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The standard screening tool for prostate health — used in shared decisions with your doctor

$65
Results in 2-3 business days2,300+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

1 in 6

Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer

Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Why This Test

PSA testing for prostate cancer screening remains a shared decision between you and your healthcare practitioner. While PSA can detect prostate cancer early, it also has limitations—elevated levels can have benign causes, and some cancers don't raise PSA. Understanding your baseline and changes over time is valuable.

What This Test Measures

PSA

While PSA can detect prostate cancer early, it also has limitations—elevated levels can have benign causes, and some cancers don't raise PSA. Understanding your baseline and changes over time is valuable.

Who May Benefit

  • Men over 50 (or 45 with family history)
  • Family history of prostate cancer
  • African heritage (higher risk)
  • Urinary symptoms (frequency, hesitancy)
  • Wanting to establish a baseline
Sample Type
Blood (venous)
Fasting
Not required
Best Time
Any time (avoid ejaculation 48 hours prior)
Results
2-3 business days

Understanding Your Results

BorderlineWorth discussing with your healthcare practitioner - context and trends matter
LowYour PSA is in the low range
ElevatedRecommend discussing with your healthcare practitioner - further evaluation may be indicated
Your results come with personalised context and next steps. If anything needs attention, we'll guide you through what it means and suggest discussing with your doctor.

Common Questions

PSA screening is a shared decision with your healthcare practitioner. Benefits include early detection; limitations include false positives and detecting slow-growing cancers that may never cause harm.

Benign prostate enlargement (BPH), prostatitis, recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise, and urinary tract infections can all elevate PSA.

Generally discussed from age 50, or 45 if you have family history or African heritage. Talk with your healthcare practitioner about what's right for you.

Results are typically available in 2-3 business days via your dashboard.

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Important Information

This test provides health information for educational purposes. Results should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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PSA
$65