Total Prostate-Specific Antigen (tPSA)

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Total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

Depends on the method!

It is suggested that the sample be obtained prior to digital rectal examination (DRE) or biopsy.

Interpretation of results

↑ Prostate, adrenal, bladder, renal, colon, liver, and ovarian cancers, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia or injury (also during biopsy or DRE), after ejaculation