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PSA

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Updated September 03, 2008

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Definition: PSA (or prostate specific antigen) is a protein produced only by the prostate and then circulated in the blood. It is easily measured using a simple blood test. Elevated levels of PSA indicate a condition involving the prostate possibly including BPH, prostatitis, or prostate cancer.
Also Known As: prostate blood test, prostate specific antigen

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