PSA, Total

About this test

A protein made by the prostate gland. Raised levels can mean an enlarged, inflamed or, sometimes, cancerous prostate. A yearly test for men over fifty.

Before your test

• •Avoid cycling and sexual activity for two days before — both can raise the level.
• •Carry on taking your regular medicines unless your doctor has said otherwise.
• •Bring the doctor's prescription if you have one — it helps the lab file the report to them.

Where

• •Vaibhav Laboratory — 125, 1st Floor, Business Terminal, Dr. Yagnik Road, Jagnath-1, Rajkot
• •Home collection in 7 pincodes — pick a slot at checkout.

Report delivery

Usually the same day the sample is taken. You are told by SMS or WhatsApp, and the report opens in your account — no app to install.