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

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

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

Prostate cancer
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostatitis

When to consider this test

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 Akita

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秋田赤十字病院

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秋田県秋田市上北手猿田字苗代沢222-1

秋田駅東口発「広面御所野線」バスで「日赤病院」下車、徒歩約15分

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+9

土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり健保補助対応

脳ドック宿泊ドック婦人科検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)1 Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)1 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)1 CT (Computed Tomography)1 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)1

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

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

Akita has 1 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 1 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.