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Health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamanashi

A blood test that checks for the possibility of prostate cancer (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

What PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) can reveal & when to get it

This test measures a protein secreted by the prostate gland using a blood sample to assess the risk of prostate cancer. It requires only a blood draw and can serve as an early indicator for the detection of prostate cancer.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Prostate cancer
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Prostatitis

When to consider this test

This is an optional (opportunistic) screening test. It is commonly considered by men aged 50 and older, when the incidence of prostate cancer rises. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to consult a physician earlier.

Screening interval: Optional screening. Men aged 50 and older are generally advised to consult their physician about testing approximately once a year.

Benefits

  • Requires only a blood draw, making it minimally burdensome
  • Can lead to early detection before symptoms appear
  • Useful for ongoing monitoring and follow-up

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Levels can also be elevated due to benign prostatic enlargement or prostate inflammation
  • !Elevated values may require further diagnostic procedures such as a biopsy
  • !The potential for overdiagnosis is an ongoing topic of discussion; consultation with a physician is recommended

Facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamanashi

医療法人弘済会 宮川病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

山梨県 南アルプス市上今諏訪1750

甲府駅バスターミナルよりバスで約27分、またはJR身延線 常永駅よりタクシーで約20分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCT子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+5
健保補助対応
がん検診生活習慣病予防健診メタボリック健診
巨摩共立病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

山梨県 南アルプス市桃園340

山梨交通バス「巨摩共立病院」停留所より徒歩約5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCT腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+2
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
甲府共立病院総合健診センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

山梨県 甲府市宝1-9-1

中央線 甲府駅から徒歩6分とアクセスしやすい場所

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり健保補助対応

Tests commonly offered at facilities with PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamanashi

Frequently asked questions about PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamanashi

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamanashi?
Yamanashi has 3 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 3 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) detect?
This test measures a protein secreted by the prostate gland using a blood sample to assess the risk of prostate cancer. It requires only a blood draw and can serve as an early indicator for the detection of prostate cancer. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis.
Who should get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), and how often?
This is an optional (opportunistic) screening test. It is commonly considered by men aged 50 and older, when the incidence of prostate cancer rises. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to consult a physician earlier. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Optional screening. Men aged 50 and older are generally advised to consult their physician about testing approximately once a year.. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.