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Who is this test best for?
Men who are being screened for prostate cancer but who have not yet been diagnosed. Also, men who are undergoing active surveillance, or men monitoring their disease after treatment.
What to Expect
Three PSA tests are performed over time to make the comparison. Each requires a blood draw but no other procedures.
Who orders or performs the test?
What are common side effects?
None, aside from the minor discomfort of the blood draw.