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18 mar 2024 · What constitutes a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level? Why might someone’s PSA levels be elevated? And, is there such a thing as a “dangerously high” PSA level? Urologic surgeon Lisly Chéry, M.D., weighs in on these and three other frequently asked questions.
There is no specific normal or abnormal level of PSA in the blood. In the past, PSA levels of 4.0 ng/mL and lower were considered normal. However, some individuals with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/mL have prostate cancer and many with higher PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/mL do not have prostate cancer (1).
Most research indicates that an increase of 0.75 ng/mL a year is an early indicator of prostate cancer if a man has a total PSA result between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL. An increase of 2.0 ng/mL over a year predicts a higher likelihood of death due to aggressive prostate cancer.
13 sie 2024 · Experts consider PSA levels below 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) to be typical for most people. Anything higher may indicate that you have cancerous cells in your prostate gland. But...
5 kwi 2024 · Different PSA blood tests, such as a percent-free PSA, Prostate Health Index, 4Kscore test, or IsoPSA; Lab tests, such as ExoDx Prostate (IntelliScore) or SelectMDx
27 kwi 2023 · Results of PSA tests are reported as nanograms of PSA per milliliter of blood (ng/mL). There's no specific cutoff point between a normal and an abnormal PSA level. Your doctor might recommend a prostate biopsy based on results of your PSA test.
What happens if my PSA is in the normal range? If your PSA is normal and your prostate gland feels normal, your GP will tell you if and when you need to think about having your PSA test repeated. If your PSA is normal but your prostate gland feels abnormal, your GP will refer you to a urologist.
