Psa

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Prostate specific antigen

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

PSA, also known as prostate specific antigen, is a protein that is produced in cells of the prostate and acts as a tumor marker. In women, PSA is produced in the skene glands.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Standard value: The standard value is

up to the 49th year at up to 2.0 ng/ml50
- 59 years up to 3.0 ng/ml60
- 69 years up to 4.0 ng/ml

After a prostatectomy the normal value is < 0.1 ng/ml

Pathologically increased: prostate cancer, prostate hypertrophy, prostatitis, testosterone or androgen treatment.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer