Prostate Specific Anrigen (PSA)

THE EARLIER DETECTED THE BETTER CHANCE OF BEING CURED.

Men over the age of 30 should get checked once a year

Our screen uses a cassette device and is based on a small amount of blood from your finger results same day

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A SAMPLE OF BLOOD FROM YOU FINGER IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED

The Prostate Gland
The prostate gland is only present in males. It is found encircling the outlet to the bladder. It is normally about the size of a walnut.

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
When the prostate gland is enlarged, it obstructs the bladder outlet and the urinary passage. This leads to urinary symptoms like:
• frequent urination (e.g. at less than 2 hour intervals)
• getting up more than once at night to pass urine
• weak or interrupted urinary stream
• urgent need to urinate immediately (eventually leading to uncontrolled leakage)
• Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder.

Are there any complications that can occur?
If there is prolonged blockage to the urinary passage due to prostate enlargement, serious problems may arise such as:
• Sudden acute inability to pass urine incontinence or uncontrolled urinary leakage.
• Eventually, irreversible damage to the bladder and kidneys may result.
• Recurrent urinary infections.
• Formation of stones in the bladder

RapidScreen Test

The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) RapidScreen test is an initial semi-quantitative screening test to detect PSA system levels in whole blood equal to, or greater than, 4 ng/ml and within ten minutes. System PSA levels of 4 ng/ml or greater are generally accepted to be an indication that further evaluation and consultation with a healthcare professional is warranted. PSA concentration of 10ng/ml or greater is considered a warning point for immediate clinical evaluation.

The PSA Rapid Screen Test utilizes a two site sandwich immunoassay technology using specific antibodies to PSA for the qualitative detection of PSA concentration in whole blood. PSA specific antibodies are coated on the membrane as chemical capture reagents on the test band regions of the test device. During the test, the specimen reacts with anti-PSA gold conjugate while moving laterally on the membrane towards the far end of the test panel area. If PSA level is close to or higher than 4 ng/ml in the specimen, a coloured band (T line) will develop in the test (T) region indicating a positive result If no T line forms in the test region, the test result is considered negative. This improved test device has a built in control line (C) that should always appear in the control region to verify reactivity and proper test performance provide an internal quality control.

Interpretation of Results
Strong positive results in the form of a burgundy colour test band in the test region (T) may be observed in 2-3 minutes. Very weak positive test results may take a longer time, up to ten (10) minutes. Interpret test results at ten (10) minutes. Do not interpret test results after fifteen (15) minutes. If the test is positive, the time elapsed before the test (T) band appears is a general indication of how concentrated beyond 4 ng/ml PSA is in the system

Negative	Positive 4ng/ml	Invalid
No line develops in the test area within 8-10 minutes. The absence of a T band means PSA levels are less than 4 ng/ml.	A Test (T) band develops in the test area. The test line may be weaker or stronger than the control line and indicates a positive result. PSA level is 4 ng/ml +. Any line, no matter how faint developing in the T region is a positive test.	A Control line does not develop indicating an invalid test. No test interpretation should be made. Indications are inadequate sample or buffer and or user error. Repeat the test.