Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing
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What is a PSA test?
A PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test is a simple blood test that helps assess your prostate health and detect early signs of potential problems.
The PSA test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate, in your blood. Higher levels can indicate inflammation or enlargement of the prostate, or, in some cases, prostate cancer. A raised PSA doesn’t always mean cancer, and a normal PSA doesn’t always rule it out. PSA results should be interpreted by a specialist, usually alongside MRI and, if needed, a biopsy.
What does a raised PSA test mean?
Your PSA result is one part of a bigger picture. Factors such as age, prostate size, and recent infections can all affect PSA levels. Our specialists interpret your results in context, explaining what they mean and whether any further investigation is needed - giving you clarity and peace of mind.
Do I need a PSA test?
If you’re over 50, have a family history of prostate cancer, or are experiencing urinary symptoms, a PSA test can be a useful first step. It’s quick, straightforward and can help detect changes early – sometimes even before symptoms appear.
What our patients say
Excellent care under Mr Yallappa. Clear explanation of procedure and process. Results have been better than expected and life changing. Postive follow up. Thank you.
— Patient of Sachin YallappaMr Chakravarti is one of a team of consultants that have restored my faith in health care. Having previously been left disappointed by previous urologists, both private & NHS, this man has changed my life. Having suffered severe retention for over 10 years, Mr Chakravarti performed surgery on my prostate & bladder I regained virtually full flow, zero loss of function and apart from mild surgical pain zero side effects. The effect this has had on my quality of life cannot be understated. The skill of this man as a surgeon is amazing, he truly has changed my life for the better. Thank you Mr Chakravarti. Highly recommended.
— Patient of Aniruddha ChakravartiEfficient and informative throughout
— Patient of Ameet GuptaVery kind and reassuring. Feel in safe hands
— Patient of Ameet GuptaHad my surgery with Mr Gupta today. Felt very well looked after by all the staff even though I was referred as an NHS patient. Mr Gupta came to check in with me both before and after my surgery, and I left with no questions I needed answering and confident in recovering over the next few days.
— Patient of Ameet GuptaA really nice gentleman who put both myself and my wife at ease. He listened carefully to us and explained in detail the options open to me. I felt he really understood my concerns and helped guide me to the next step. I felt relieved when I left that I had spoken to the right person to help me forward. Thank you very much Marcus
— Patient of Marcus CumberbatchExcellent care under Mr Yallappa. Clear explanation of procedure and process. Results have been better than expected and life changing. Postive follow up. Thank you.
— Patient of Sachin YallappaMr Chakravarti is one of a team of consultants that have restored my faith in health care. Having previously been left disappointed by previous urologists, both private & NHS, this man has changed my life. Having suffered severe retention for over 10 years, Mr Chakravarti performed surgery on my prostate & bladder I regained virtually full flow, zero loss of function and apart from mild surgical pain zero side effects. The effect this has had on my quality of life cannot be understated. The skill of this man as a surgeon is amazing, he truly has changed my life for the better. Thank you Mr Chakravarti. Highly recommended.
— Patient of Aniruddha ChakravartiEfficient and informative throughout
— Patient of Ameet GuptaVery kind and reassuring. Feel in safe hands
— Patient of Ameet GuptaHad my surgery with Mr Gupta today. Felt very well looked after by all the staff even though I was referred as an NHS patient. Mr Gupta came to check in with me both before and after my surgery, and I left with no questions I needed answering and confident in recovering over the next few days.
— Patient of Ameet GuptaA really nice gentleman who put both myself and my wife at ease. He listened carefully to us and explained in detail the options open to me. I felt he really understood my concerns and helped guide me to the next step. I felt relieved when I left that I had spoken to the right person to help me forward. Thank you very much Marcus
— Patient of Marcus Cumberbatch