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

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 Ehime

医療法人順天会 放射線第一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

愛媛県 今治市 北日吉町1丁目10番50号

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+10
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
人間ドック
社会医療法人社団更生会 村上記念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

愛媛県 西条市大町739番地

JR予讃線 伊予西条駅より東へ約400m・徒歩約5分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRI乳腺エコー+8
土曜受診可
脳ドック乳がん検診子宮頸がん検診
医療法人平成会 山内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

愛媛県 今治市片山3-1-40

病院健保連契約
腹部エコーCT乳腺エコーPSA骨密度眼底検査+3
日帰り人間ドック子宮がん検診乳がん検診

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

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Ehime?
Ehime has 4 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.