Selecteer een taal Japans Spaans Mogelijk gemaakt door MORE ABOUT PRACTICE REZŪM WATER VAPOR THERAPY GREENLIGHT LASER THERAPY PSA Advanced Urology Medical Offices Our Services PSA Tweet Advanced Urology Medical Offices Urology located in Westchester, Los Angeles, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, Culver City, CA & San Pedro, CA Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a molecule produced within the prostate gland. High levels of PSA in your blood might indicate prostate cancer, which is why this simple blood test could help save your life. The expert urology team at Advanced Urology Medical Offices offers PSA testing and other forms of advanced prostate care. Use online booking or call to schedule an appointment at the Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, or Culver City, California, office today. REQUEST APPT PSA Q & A What is PSA testing? PSA is a type of protein made by your prostate gland. PSA is released in semen, and in much smaller amounts within your blood. A PSA test is a common type of prostate cancer screening. The reason PSA testing is so helpful in prostate cancer detection is that your prostate releases extra PSA in your blood when prostate cancer is present. The PSA test can detect the elevated PSA level, and this can dictate the need for further testing. What is a PSA test like? A PSA test is as simple as a blood draw. Your care provider at Advanced Urology Medical Offices typically takes a blood sample from your arm, and it’s much like any other blood draw you’ve had previously. Your care provider sends the blood sample to the laboratory for a detailed analysis. A blood draw for a PSA test takes just a few minutes, and it’s usually part of a regular exam. If my PSA is high, do I have prostate cancer? A PSA test is only an early screening tool, so you shouldn't consider it an absolute indicator of cancer. A high PSA level doesn't necessarily mean you have prostate cancer. It can also happen after prostate surgery, with prostate gland inflammation, when you have an enlarged prostate, or in a number of other situations. Your care provider can perform tests to rule out other causes if they suspect your PSA level is high for reasons not involving cancer. What kind of test do I need after a high PSA level screening? Your urologist may perform a prostate biopsy if you have high PSA levels, and they suspect prostate cancer. In a prostate biopsy, your urologist withdraws several small prostate tissue samples to test them for cancer. If your biopsy confirms prostate cancer, your Advanced Urology Medical Offices provider can recommend treatments ranging from watch-and-wait to radiation and prostate resection. Prostate cancer doesn’t have to be fatal, especially with the help of early screening tools like the PSA test. Talk to your urology specialist at Advanced Urology Medical Offices about the PSA test and how it can help you today. Book online or by calling the office located nearest to you. REQUEST APPT WHAT WE OFFER Services Robotic Surgery more info Erectile Dysfunction more info Vasectomy more info Kidney Stones more info Incontinence more info Testosterone more info Chronic UTI & Bladder Pain more info BPH (Enlarged Prostate) more info Penile Prosthesis Implant more info UroLift more info GreenLight Laser Therapy more info Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy more info Vaginal Revitalization more info Urologic Cancer more info Female Urology more info PSA more info Peyronie's Disease more info Prostate Health more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Los Angeles, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 8540 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 911, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Redondo Beach, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 510 N Prospect Ave, Suite 115, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, Culver City, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310-670-9119 Address: 9808 Venice Blvd, Suite 602, Culver City, CA 90232 Advanced Urology Medical Offices, San Pedro, CA Phone (appointments): 310-670-9119 Phone (general inquiries): 310 670 9119 Address: 1360 W. 6th Street, Suite 125, San Pedro, CA 90732 5/5 (7 reviews)