LabwisePSA, Totalng/mL
PSA is a protein made by the prostate. Levels rise with age and prostate size, not only with disease.
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What PSA, Total measures
PSA is a protein made by the prostate. Levels rise with age and prostate size, not only with disease.
If your PSA, Total is low
Low PSA is the expected state.
If your PSA, Total is high
PSA above the range rises with age, prostate size, recent ejaculation, cycling or infection, as well as with prostate conditions.
Commonly associated with
- Prostate enlargement
- Recent ejaculation or cycling
- Prostate infection
- Age
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Men | 0 – 4 ng/mL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your PSA is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
PSA, Prostate Specific Ag, Serum, PSA TOTAL, Prostate Specific Antigen, PSA, Serum, Prostate-Specific Antigen
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.