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

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 Tokushima

つるぎ町立半田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

つるぎ町立半田病院

認定施設

徳島県 美馬郡つるぎ町半田字中藪234-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+7
駐車場あり健保補助対応
胃がん検診
医療法人医仁会 徳島検診クリニックのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

医療法人医仁会 徳島検診クリニック

認定施設

徳島県 徳島市南矢三町１丁目７番５８号

徳島市バス「城北高校前」バス停より徒歩5分

ドック学会
マンモグラフィー胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+6
レディースドック婦人科検診乳がん検診
医療法人喜久寿会 木下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

医療法人喜久寿会 木下病院

徳島県 徳島市南末広町4-70

JR徳島駅より市バス東部循環線左回りで約20分、総合土木庁舎前停留所から徒歩1分

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーPSA眼底検査心電図動脈硬化

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)5Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)5Electrocardiogram (ECG)5Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)4Bone Density Test4Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination)4

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Tokushima?
Tokushima 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.

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