PSA blood test
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated blood levels can point to prostate cancer, benign enlargement (BPH), or inflammation. A single raised value is not a diagnosis: benign causes lift it too, so PSA means most when it is tracked over time and, if raised, read alongside an MRI before anything invasive.
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Personal action plan
Interactive report
What you will get
- Early detection of prostate cancer
- A baseline for long-term monitoring
- Detailed health report with long-term trends
- Add additional tests or MRI imaging anytime
- Health areasProstate, Men's Health
- Time neededIncluded in blood draw, no extra time
- RadiationNone at all
- Contrast dyeNone at all
- PreparationAvoid vigorous exercise and sexual activity 48 hours before the test.
- For whomMen aged 45+
Who it's for
Early detection, and a baseline you can track over time
Men 45+
Worth considering from 45.
Men 45 and older
The age to consider a first PSA test if you have no symptoms.
A family history
A father or brother with prostate cancer brings the starting age forward to 40.
Urinary symptoms: see your doctor
If you notice urinary symptoms, such as a weak stream or needing to go more often, see your doctor now rather than booking a PSA test.
A low result buys you years
If your PSA is low, guidelines support waiting years before testing again, up to eight. You get reassurance now and a baseline to track later.
What a raised result means
What a raised PSA can point to
PSA is a sensitive signal but not a specific one: a raised level flags that your prostate is worth a closer look, but most raised results come from common, harmless causes, not cancer. That is manageable when you know what comes next, which is what modern prostate care is built around.
Prostate cancer
The reason the test exists. A raised PSA can be an early sign, though most raised results turn out not to be cancer.
Benign enlargement (BPH)
A very common, non-cancerous growth of the prostate with age. It lifts PSA without being cancer.
Inflammation (prostatitis)
Infection or inflammation of the prostate can raise PSA, often only for a while.
A temporary spike
Recent ejaculation, hard cycling or a urinary infection can each push PSA up temporarily, which is why timing and a repeat test matter.
Why standard tests miss it
Why a standard panel does not tell you this
A standard blood panel does not include PSA. It has to be requested on its own, which is why many men have never had it measured. And because a single reading is only a triage signal, PSA means most when it is tracked over time and, if raised, read alongside an MRI.
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If your PSA is raised
A clear path, not a leap to biopsy
A raised PSA is a starting point, not a verdict. The next step is an MRI, not a biopsy. Modern prostate care rules things out step by step, so many men avoid an unnecessary biopsy.
Confirm and contextualise
Often a repeat test, plus free-to-total PSA or PSA density, to see whether the result holds up.
MRI before biopsy
An MRI scan looks at the prostate first. It catches most significant cancers and safely spares many men a biopsy.
Targeted biopsy only if needed
If the MRI flags a suspicious area, a targeted biopsy confirms it. It stays the only way to be certain.
Watch, or treat
Many low-risk cancers are safely monitored rather than treated straight away. Your care is decided with a specialist.
How it works
From booking to your number in days
Step 01
Book online
Add PSA to your Advanced blood test and pick a time and place that suit you.
Step 02
Give a blood sample
A quick draw at a partner location. Avoid vigorous exercise and sexual activity for 48 hours before.
Step 03
Get your report
Your PSA result in a clear report with long-term trends, plus a personal action plan and Swiss physician insight.
Ahead membership
Recurring care
An annual membership built for tracking: the full 80+ biomarker blood test each year, follow-up tests in between, doctor-reviewed reports with an action plan, and member pricing on every scan and add-on.
One-off blood test
A single test to set your baseline · 15 min
A comprehensive blood panel of 80 biomarkers covering cardiovascular risk, liver and kidney function, immune status, inflammation, and Vitamin D. Designed to go deeper than a standard check-up.
Know your number
Take the guesswork out of prostate health
One simple blood test, tracked over time and read alongside MRI when it counts. Add PSA to your Advanced blood test today.
