What it is: A single-person test kit that uses a small blood sample to check for elevated PSA levels.
What it measures: PSA, a protein produced by the prostate that can be found in the blood.
How it works: After a finger-prick blood sample is collected using a lancet, it's mixed with a buffer solution and applied to the testing device. The device detects the PSA level and provides a result in about 5 to 15 minutes.
Interpreting the result: The test typically shows a "positive" (higher PSA) or "negative" (lower PSA) result, based on a cut-off value like
4.0ng/mL
4.0 ng/mL. A "low" PSA is generally a good sign, but a high result can be due to non-cancerous conditions like an enlarged prostate, infection, or inflammation.
