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

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 Gifu

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岐阜県 岐阜市薮田南1丁目4番20号

JR岐阜駅より岐阜バス加納島線「江添」バス停下車後、徒歩約3分

診療所ドック学会
腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+7
女性専用日あり健保補助対応
脳ドック心臓血管ドック動脈硬化ドック
一般財団法人 ききょうの丘健診プラザのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

岐阜県 土岐市土岐ヶ丘2-12-1

東鉄バス土岐西部丘陵線「中央公園前」バス停より徒歩5分、または東海環状自動車道土岐南多治見ICから約5分

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+4
朝日大学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

岐阜県 岐阜市橋本町3-23

JR岐阜駅より西へ徒歩約7分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+10
土曜受診可日曜受診可当日結果説明Web予約可+2

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Gifu?
Gifu has 5 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 4 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.