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Is PSA Of 4.67 A Cause For Concern?

I m 63 and had a PSA of 4.67....Blood sample was taken with in minutes of my digital exam ( which found nothing) and within 48 hours of ejaculation... had second Digital days later by specialist and he found nothing.... had a 3.7 PSA two years prior at different lab...and 2.6 two years prior of that.....your suggestions?
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.
The PSA level is above normal or high.

The Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein enzyme produced in the prostate gland and released into the bloodstream.

Its normal level is 4.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood.

High levels may indicate enlarged prostate (both benign and cancerous) or prostatitis or within two days after ejaculation.

Since the blood sample was taken within minutes of digital examination of the prostate and within 48 hours of ejaculation it appears to be normal.

There is nothing to worry, even though your results may be high, it doesn't necessarily mean you have prostate cancer but have a greater risk of developing it.

So, you may need to have periodic clinical examination and an abdominal ultrasound to assess the prostatic size.

Hope this answers your query.

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Is PSA Of 4.67 A Cause For Concern?

Hi & Welcome. The PSA level is above normal or high. The Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein enzyme produced in the prostate gland and released into the bloodstream. Its normal level is 4.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood. High levels may indicate enlarged prostate (both benign and cancerous) or prostatitis or within two days after ejaculation. Since the blood sample was taken within minutes of digital examination of the prostate and within 48 hours of ejaculation it appears to be normal. There is nothing to worry, even though your results may be high, it doesn t necessarily mean you have prostate cancer but have a greater risk of developing it. So, you may need to have periodic clinical examination and an abdominal ultrasound to assess the prostatic size. Hope this answers your query.