What is the Lab Name for Prostate Specific Antigen?
Prostate Specific Antigen
What is the Lab Abbreviation for Prostate Specific Antigen?
PSA
What is Prostate Specific Antigen in terms of Nursing Labs?
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is produced by the prostate. Used in conjunction with digital exam this test is helpful in diagnosing and assessing prostate abnormalities.
What is the Normal Range for Prostate Specific Antigen?
Male: < 4 ng/mL Female: < 0.5 ng/mL
What are the Indications for Prostate Specific Antigen?
Evaluate:
Enlarged prostate when prostate cancer is suspected
Stage of cancer
Effectiveness of treatments
What would cause Increased Levels of Prostate Specific Antigen?
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Prostate cancer
Prostatitis
Urinary retention
What would cause Decreased Levels of Prostate Specific Antigen?
N/A
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