
What Does A PSA Level Of 27.39 Indicate?

Question: my fathers psa total level is 27.39.age 60please suggest
Brief Answer:
PSA is a marker for prostate cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.
Your father's PSA,is above normal level. You need to follow the next steps :
1. Consult an Urologist,who'll do a DRE or rectal examination.
2. repeat the PSA after a week,with blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT and platelets.
3. An ultrasound scan-Kub and TRUS(trans rectal ultrasound of prostate).
4. If the next PSA is also high,a whole body isotope bone scan,will be needed.
You can send the reports here,for an expert opinion.
Wishing Mr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
PSA is a marker for prostate cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.
Your father's PSA,is above normal level. You need to follow the next steps :
1. Consult an Urologist,who'll do a DRE or rectal examination.
2. repeat the PSA after a week,with blood routine,creatinine,RBS,LFT and platelets.
3. An ultrasound scan-Kub and TRUS(trans rectal ultrasound of prostate).
4. If the next PSA is also high,a whole body isotope bone scan,will be needed.
You can send the reports here,for an expert opinion.
Wishing Mr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX good health.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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