PSA test at home in Dubai

PSA, prostate. Prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland. A small amount passes into the blood, and the level can rise for many reasons, most of them not cancer.

PSA is made by normal prostate tissue, so every man has some in his blood. The level tends to rise gently with age as the prostate grows. It can also go up for a while after things that press on or irritate the prostate, such as an infection, a long bike ride or ejaculation in the day or two before the test. That is why one number is never read on its own.

Prostate cancer can raise PSA too, which is why the test exists. But a raised PSA is not a diagnosis of cancer, and a normal PSA does not rule cancer out. A baseline reading is useful because a change over time often tells more than one result. Guidelines differ on when men should start checking, so it is a personal choice worth talking through.

• Wanting a baseline reading to compare against in future
• A father or brother who has had prostate cancer
• Needing to pass urine more often, especially at night
• A weak flow or feeling the bladder has not fully emptied

• Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the draw, as it can raise PSA for a short time.
• Avoid cycling and very hard exercise for 48 hours before the test.
• If you have a urine infection or have recently had a prostate examination or procedure, tell your consultant, as the result may be better read once things have settled.
• Follow the fasting instructions for the full screen and mention any medicines you take.

Reference ranges differ between labs, and a single result is a snapshot. Your consultant reads every value against your history and the rest of the screen, not in isolation.

This test is part of Baseline’s full blood screen: 122 parameters across ten systems from one draw, for AED 850, with results in 48 hours. It is not sold as a single test, because the result means more next to everything else.

• Nurse comes to you. A licensed phlebotomist visits your home or office, 7 days a week, anywhere in the UAE.
• Accredited lab. Samples are processed by a CAP-accredited laboratory (College of American Pathologists), also accredited to ISO 15189, against clinical reference ranges.
• Reviewed with you. Results land in your account in Baseline format, and your consultant walks you through them on video, never a PDF dumped in your inbox.

Your results arrive in the Baseline app, every marker against the lab’s own range, checked by your consultant before you see them. The values above are an example.

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Does a high PSA mean I have prostate cancer?

No. A raised PSA is not a diagnosis. Prostate enlargement, infection, inflammation, recent exercise and recent ejaculation can all raise it. It does mean you should follow it up with your own doctor.

If my PSA is normal, can I rule out prostate cancer?

No. A normal PSA is reassuring but does not rule cancer out. Symptoms or a strong family history are still a reason to speak to your own doctor.

Is PSA tested for women on the screen?

No. PSA is on the male profile. The female profile measures CA 125 in its place.

Can I book a PSA test on its own?

No. PSA is part of the Cancer Markers section of the full home screen, measured from the same single draw as the other 121 parameters.

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This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you feel unwell, or your symptoms are new or getting worse, speak to a doctor.