PSA Testing

Question 1

What are the age specific levels for PSA?

Answer 1

50-59 = 3 
60-69 = 4
70+ = 5 

Levels should be less than this

Units are ng/ml

(Age -20 divided by 10)

Question 2

What factors can raise PSA?- How long should they not have been present for before a PSA test should be done?

Answer 2

Vigorous exercise- not within 48 hours
Ejaculation- not within 48 hours
Urinary tract infection or prostatitis- not within 4 weeks (postpone by 1 month after treatment)
DRE within 1 week