PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. When your prostate functions correctly, you will have a “normal” amount of PSA in your bloodstream.
Normal PSA levels vary based on your age. If you have an elevated PSA level, you may have a condition affecting your prostate.
Elevated PSA can be a sign of several prostate conditions, including:
Men with elevated PSA are often asymptomatic, but some men with elevated PSA experience:
Doctors use simple blood tests to detect elevated PSA levels. PSA testing is used to screen for prostate cancer.
The American Cancer Society recommends that all men talk with their doctor about PSA testing. Discussions should take place at various ages, depending on your prostate cancer risk.
An elevated PSA result is not a diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, it alerts your doctor that a closer evaluation is needed. Additional tests that could be used following an elevated PSA result include:
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