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PSA test for prostate cancer

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  • 23-05-2023 7:57am
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    tamara25
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭


    My husband is going in this week to get his blood tested. Will the blood test include a psa test or does he need to specifically mention that to doctor when he sees him?



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    #2
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    He needs to ask for it.



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    #3
    tamara25
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭tamara25


    Thanks, appreciate your reply



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    Padraig Mor
    Registered Users Posts: 9,536 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    He should also refrain from 'bedroom antics' for 48 hours or so before the test as this can affect the results - something patients are rarely told about.



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    tamara25
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭tamara25


    I can’t get through to the doctors surgery at the moment. Does my husband need to be fasting beforehand for the psa test?



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    Vorsprung
    Registered Users Posts: 2,814 ✭✭✭Vorsprung


    No



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