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

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 Okinawa

医療法人徳洲会　宮古島徳洲会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

医療法人徳洲会　宮古島徳洲会病院

認定施設

沖縄県 宮古島市平良字松原552-1

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+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可
医療法人禄寿会　小禄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

医療法人禄寿会　小禄病院

認定施設

沖縄県 那覇市小禄547番地1

沖縄都市モノレール奥武山公園駅より徒歩約15分、または小禄バス停より徒歩1分

ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCT腫瘍マーカーPSA

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)3Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)3CT (Computed Tomography)3Tumor Markers (Blood Test)3MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)2Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)2

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

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

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