There is no evidence base in under 40 year olds or in those over 79 so clinical judgement is required and there is a greater emphasis on a patient centred approach. New PSA ranges will be as follows:
As of 22nd February we have changed the PSA thresholds to align with NICE NG 12 suspected cancer: recognition and referral guideline which was updated in December 2021.
PSA test - NHS
Anyone aged 50 or over with a prostate can ask for a PSA test. There is a risk a PSA test result may not be accurate, and you may be offered tests and treatment you do not need. You can discuss the benefits and risks of a PSA test with your …
PSA blood test - NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk ...
Regular tests can spot trends in PSA blood levels, which could be a sign of prostate cancer developing, particularly if you have an increased risk. So should I have a PSA blood test or not? It can help find aggressive prostate cancers early – when treatments are …
Is the PSA high according to the patient’s age or is DRE abnormal with normal PSA? Age BAUS PSA Thresholds (ng/ml) 40-49 2.7 50-59 3.9 60-69 5.0 70-79 7.2 80-84 10 85+ 20 Does the patient have a suspicious DRE? PSA Pathway This pathway has been developed from published guidance, in collaboration with local urologists.
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) (TEST) | University Hospitals ...
PSA may be elevated in urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis. Elevation in PSA may be caused by catheterisation/digital rectal examination - take samples prior to invasive procedures.
PSA testing and prostate cancer: advice for men without ...
2024年12月12日 · Prostate cancer is rare in men under 50 and the risk increases with age. Most research into PSA testing has been among men aged between 50 and 69. Slow-growing cancers are common. Prostate cancer...