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Urology (Expert Forum)
Low baseline PSA but high for age group?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Low baseline PSA but high for age group?
by albot, May 11, 2006 12:00AM
I recently had a blood panel done which included PSA. I am 38 years old and this was my first PSA. The value ended up being .9 ng/ml which assume is quite low since up to 4 ng/ml is the norm I believe. I read a recent Mayo Clinic article that said anything below 2.5 for those 40 and under is considered normal. I then read another report from another party that said for 40 and younger the PSA should be .6 ng/ml and under and those in this age range that have a higher PSA than that are at greater risk for prostate cancer later in life. Is my PSA level normal for my age?
Thanks
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 12, 2006 12:00AM
, May 12, 2006 12:00AM
PSA can vary slightly due to lab, prostatic trauma (i.e. via a rectal exam), or infection.
A PSA of 0.9 should be considered normal at any age. If there is concern, this can be repeated - or a free PSA test can be perofmred if there is suspicion of cancer.
PSAs are normally not drawn in 38-year olds unless there is a clinical reason for this test.
This should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
A PSA of 0.9 should be considered normal at any age. If there is concern, this can be repeated - or a free PSA test can be perofmred if there is suspicion of cancer.
PSAs are normally not drawn in 38-year olds unless there is a clinical reason for this test.
This should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
