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

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 Shiga

公益財団法人滋賀県健康づくり財団のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

滋賀県 大津市御殿浜6番28号

京阪粟津駅より徒歩1分

診療所ドック学会
バリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA+4
巡回健診あり健保補助対応
婦人科健診乳がん検診子宮頸がん検診
済生会滋賀県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

滋賀県 栗東市大橋2-4-1

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+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
プレミアムドックあたまの検診がん検診
市立野洲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

滋賀県 野洲市小篠原1094

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+8
土曜受診可日曜受診可
脳ドック乳がん検診
東近江敬愛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

滋賀県 東近江市八日市東本町8-16

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+7
土曜受診可
近江八幡市立総合医療センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

滋賀県 近江八幡市土田町1379

JR琵琶湖線「近江八幡駅北口」より市民バス(あかこんバス)5分または名神竜王ICより車で約15分

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+2
人間ドック脳ドック乳がん健診

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

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

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