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sex or masterbation before psa test?

60 plus year old - if i had sex or masterbation before the psa tsst can that effect the psa number in the blood test? let's assume either having sex or masturbation for a daily period of a week before the test. seeking advise.
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It will make the PSA result higher.  Go a week without it, then get the test.
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