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

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 Tottori

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国民健康保険智頭病院健診センター

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鳥取県八頭郡智頭町大字智頭1875

智頭急行・因美線智頭駅よりアクセス（鳥取駅から特急約27分）

病院ドック学会

胃カメラ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+2

がん検診レディースドック（乳がん検診・マンモグラフィ）

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鳥取市立病院　健診センター

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鳥取県鳥取市的場1-1

病院ドック学会

胃カメラ腹部エコーMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+6

土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可

脳ドックPETドック乳がん検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)2 Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)2 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)2 Tumor Markers (Blood Test)2 Electrocardiogram (ECG)2 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1

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

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

Tottori has 2 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 2 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.