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

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 Tochigi

医療法人DIC 宇都宮セントラル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

栃木県 宇都宮市屋板町561-3

JR宇都宮駅よりバスで約40分(栃木県宇都宮市屋板町561-3)

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+9
女性専用日あり土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1
がん検診認知症検査レディースドック
公益財団法人 栃木県保健衛生事業団のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 宇都宮市駒生町3337-1 とちぎ健康の森 3階

宇都宮駅から関東バス駒生営業所行き 「とちぎ健康の森

診療所ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がんPSA+2
巡回健診あり
人間ドックがん検診
芳賀赤十字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

栃木県 真岡市中郷271

北関東自動車道 真岡I.Cより約10分、宇都宮中心部より車で約40分

ドック学会
胃カメラCTMRIPSA骨密度脳MRI
脳ドック口腔がんスクリーニング乳がん検診

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

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Tochigi?
Tochigi has 6 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 6 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.