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

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 Nagasaki

医療法人光善会 長崎百合野病院健診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

長崎県 西彼杵郡時津町浜田郷38-2

大型無料駐車場完備。「ゆりちゃん」バス(長崎バス)および病院車が利用可能。

診療所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+6
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり+1
脳ドック呼吸器ドック婦人科検診
長崎県壱岐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

長崎県 壱岐市 郷ノ浦町東触1626番地

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+8
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可
がん検診人間ドック
医療法人心々和会 佐世保国際通り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

長崎県 佐世保市浜田町1-6

JR佐世保駅よりバス約8分・タクシー約5分、松浦町国際通りバス停より徒歩1分

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+5
土曜受診可
肺ドックがん検診(佐世保市がん検診)婦人科検診(乳がん・子宮がん)
社会医療法人青洲会 青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

長崎県 平戸市田平町山内免612-4

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRI腫瘍マーカー+5
土曜受診可日曜受診可健保補助対応
脳ドック肺がんドック

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

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Nagasaki?
Nagasaki has 6 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.