PSA free percentage test
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Hello
I would like to know if the free percentage psa test is supposed to be given to men who have psa scores under 2?
I recently had a fasting blood and urinalysis and this was included by my Drs nurse on my psa blood work. The reason I am asking is because my psa levels have never been over 0.9 to 1.0 in the last 10-15 years abd I am 67 years old. My free psa percentage came back a little low at 17 percent which has caused me great anxiety and stress.
My Dr gave me a DRE with normal results as it usually does. He told me to retest in 6 months??!
I have heard that this test is only given with values from 4-10, or even 2.5-10. A urologist does this to rule out any biopsies if needed.
My psa was 1.0 why was I subjected to this
and without any symptoms of prostate problems.
I also have heard that the psa free percent is only conclusive with these higher values and it can fluctuate from 15-25
Please let me know what you think it would be greatly appreciated, frank01771
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compiler frank01771
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How is digital rectal exam ?
frank01771 compiler
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DIGITAL EXAM NORMAL. Prostate wasnt enlarged and was not hard. No signs of nodules or lumps,etc
TKM frank01771
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PSA below 1 is very low for 67 years old. I would think a free PSA is not required. I believe it can be done with the same blood draw, so maybe that's why he did it. Although it probably costs more.
frank01771 TKM
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Ive inquired with a few urologists who said that this test was not for me and to not let it bother me. It is generally used for men with values from 4-10 to rule out any biopsies if the percentage is 25 or more. My psa is too low and normal to have this test performed on myself. Thanks for your answer.