Prostate health
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), total
Measures prostate-specific antigen in blood.
Understanding the result
Benign prostate conditions can also raise PSA. Decisions about screening and follow-up require a clinician’s assessment.
Reading your report
Use the units, method and reference interval on your laboratory report. Your clinician can interpret the result alongside your history and other findings.
Sources & further reading
Educational summary · September 2026