PSA Test-Home Prostate Cancer Screening

PSA TESTS

PSA Tests are one of your first line of defenses in the early detection of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer found in men in the United States. It occurs in about 1 out of 10 men during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is more common in older men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. An annual PSA Test is recommended for men over the age of 50.

Certain conditions of the prostate may raise the level of a substance produced by the prostate gland called prostate specific antigen - or PSA. Small amounts of this substance get into the bloodstream and can be measured by a PSA blood test.

A PSA blood test is a laboratory procedure that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen in your blood. While elevated levels of PSA are not harmful, they are an important signal of possible prostate disease. Prostate cancer can be cured - if diagnosed early!

The PSA Screening Test combines the convenience of a home sample collection with the accuracy of a certified clinical laboratory determination.

The home PSA Screening Test provides you with an accurate, convenient and cost-effective way to measure your PSA blood level.

Since the risk for prostate cancer increases with age, it is recommended that PSA testing be performed annually for all men once they reach 50 years of age.

Men in high-risk groups, such as African Americans and those with blood relatives who have had prostate cancer, should begin testing at age 40 and consult with their health care professional for advice on more frequent testing.

The Home PSA Test provides the same clinical results that can be obtained from a local laboratory, but without the inconvenience of keeping an appointment and the need to draw blood from the arm. The process is very quick and virtually painless.

A special finger lancet is supplied in the Blood Collection Kit. With it, four drops of blood are taken from a micro-nick of the finger, placed on a special collection card to dry, inserted into the special mailer provided, and then sent (postage paid) to the CLIA certified laboratory for analysis. Allow 5-7 days for delivery of your sample to the lab and an additional 3-5 days for processing. Results will be available online at https://www.dbslabportal.com/. Total turnaround time is typically 3 weeks.

The PSA Test is accurate, private, convenient and easy-to-use. Everything is included, there are no extra charges.

This test should not be used by people who had their prostate removed.

The home PSA Test - the accuracy of a laboratory in the privacy of your home.

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1. Complete Test Requisition and consent form.

2. Take Blood Collection Card and affix barcode label and write in your name next to barcode. Write in date of blood collection.

3.  Wash hands with warm water and dry thoroughly. Clean with alcohol pad.

4. Remove cap from lancet and hold lancet steady, press down on side of fingertip pad

5. Allow one large blood drop to fall in the middle of each circle. Five (5) large blood drops are required to fall in the center of each circle. One drop per circle.

6. After applying 5 blood drops, allow card to dry for 30 minutes

7.  After blood is dry, close top flap over blood samples. Place Test Requisition Form and blood collection card in return mailing envelope within 24 hours of collection and mail to lab.

8.  Allow 5-7 days for delivery of your sample to the lab and an additional 3-5 days for processing. Your results will be available online at on https://www.dbslabportal.com/. 

 

Q: Can I use this test to monitor levels below 0.6 or if I have had my prostate removed?

A: No, this test should not be used if you have had your prostate removed since it will not report a level below 0.6.

Q: Can I have my results sent to my doctor's or business' address instead of my home address?

A: Yes, results can be sent to your doctor's office, or to your business, or to your wellness clinic. Only one mailing is included in the price of the kit, if required duplicate copies must be self-produced.

Q: Is this a free PSA test or total PSA Test?

A: This is a total PSA test. (A free-PSA test measures the percentage of unbound PSA; the PSA total test measures the total of both free and bound PSA.)

Q: Is this a 4K test?

A: No - A 4K test is actually a combination of PSA test with a hK2 (human kallikrein 2) and a few other related tests (free PSA, intact and total PSA, history of prior biopsy, results of DRE (digital rectal exam). A 4K test is strongly recommended for those who are at risk for prostate cancer.