PRIMA | Prostate PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the epithelium of the prostate gland with the task of thinning the ejaculate, allowing better sperm motility. read more
This protein also plays a role in the dissolution of cervical mucus, facilitating the entry of sperm into the uterus. Normally, PSA is present in men’s blood with a healthy prostate in small quantities. In the presence of prostate diseases (such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and cancer) PSA levels in blood increase. PSA levels undergo a physiological increase with advancing age or after prostate surgery and as a consequence of specific diagnostic tests.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
PROSTATE PSA TEST is indicated for men with urinary symptoms or as a periodic screening over 45 years of age. read more
Among the most common symptoms related to a possible prostatic pathology there are: difficulty in urination, pain and increased frequency. Periodically checking the PSA level in the blood is useful for verifying the health of the prostate: in the event of possible prostate cancer, early diagnosis and proper prevention can save lives.
TECH SPECS
PROSTATE PSA TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects PSA values above the cut-off of 4 ng/mL.

Specificity 87.13%
Sensitivity 97.22%
Accuracy 92.34%

1 test cassette
1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
2 sterile lancets
1 pipette for blood sampling
1 cleanser gauze
instructions for use

Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
Deposit the collected specimen into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette;
Add 2 drops of the diluent and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.