Prostate condition (117, 147, 148)

The prostate can be affected by several diseases, including prostatitis, enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or prostate cancer. If symptoms specific to these diseases occur, a series of tests and investigations are recommended.

The prostate condition profile comprises a set of tests that help determine the presence of prostate pathologies:

-(b-HCG total) b-human chorionic gonadotropin total

-(PSA free) Prostate-specific antigen free

-(PSA total) Prostate-specific antigen total

Preparation for the investigation: 

Blood sample collection can be done between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, after a 12-hour fasting period.

1. The day before the investigation, exclude: fatty and fried food, alcohol, smoking, and stress.
2. Inform the doctor about any medications being taken.
3. Performing blood tests on the same day after an X-ray or physiotherapy procedures is not recommended.

*In case of emergency, tests can be collected at any time of the day until 3:00 PM.