{"product_id":"prostate-specific-antigen-total","title":"Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis profile is to check the levels of Total Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). A high PSA can sometimes indicate problems (including prostate cancer) with the prostate gland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that a PSA test cannot be relied on to either diagnose prostate cancer - or exclude the presence of prostate cancer. If it is high then you will need further investigations with a Urologist. If you have symptoms and it is low you will still need to see a doctor to consider further investigations. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt can be useful as a baseline from the age of 50, if you are taking testosterone, have a family history of prostate problems, or to monitor the progress of a known prostate problem. It is generally a rise in PSA levels taken over a period of time that is looked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-1\"\u003eTest Details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-2\"\u003eHow The Test Works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-3\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Biomarkers in Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 245px; height: 23px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiomarker Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 275px; height: 23px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNames of Biomarkers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 245px; height: 19px;\"\u003eProstate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 275px; height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal PSA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efinger-prick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etest. You will receive a self-testing kit by first class post which will give you full instructions on how to do everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimply put, you will need about 5-6 drops of blood into one small tube which you then post back to our partner laboratory using our pre-paid envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYour results will be emailed to you via our secure portal within a day of receiving your sample at the laboratory. The whole process is usually complete within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-3 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– although we do have to depend on royal mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll results are reviewed and commented on by our NHS registered GPs but please remember that blood tests alone are never a safe substitute for seeing a doctor directly.  While blood tests can be an essential element of investigating your health, diagnosing a medical condition or starting treatment should always be in consultation with a doctor where your symptoms, history and an examination can be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-3\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/378534640\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blood Tests Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31734134210696,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/3384\/6152\/products\/Add_a_heading_35.png?v=1580829651","url":"https:\/\/bloodtestinabox.myshopify.com\/products\/prostate-specific-antigen-total","provider":"bloodtestinabox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}