PSA Test - what is it and how the test is done
The prostate gland is a crucial gland present in all males. This gland performs essential sexual functions in a male. However, with age, it tends to develop several problems that lead to a person f...
PSA Test in L'Aquila
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in L'Aquila. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Pescara, 2 67100 L'Aquila (AQ)
Unverified
test salute prostata con autoprelievo by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Luigi Tripoti, 31/C 64100 Teramo (TE)
26.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Circonvallazione Occidentale, 91/B 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
34.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Col Giuseppe Tirone, 8 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
34.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Tiburtina Valeria, 36 00029 Vicovaro (RM)
34.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via della Libertà, 111 00024 Castel Madama (RM)
37.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Vincenzo Bellini, 32 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH)
39.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Roma, 108 64028 Silvi (TE)
39.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Largo Gian Battista Vico, 15, Chieti 66100 Chieti (CH)
39.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Ciancetta, 19 66020 San Giovanni Teatino (CH)
40.5 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Centro Medico Diagnostico - Diagnostica 53 srl
Via 1 Maggio, 65, 05100 Terni TR, Italia
41 km
Common conditions covered by a Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate test FAQs
During the digital rectal exam (DRE), a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the patient's rectum to feel for lumps, enlargements, or areas of hardness that might indicate prostate cancer. The procedure lasts for less than a minute and, while uncomfortable, should cause no pain.
PSA and DRE are the only approved and effective testing for prostate health assessment.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.