{"title":"Prostate Cancer Tests","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"episwitch-pse-advanced-blood-test","title":"EpiSwitch PSE Prostate Advanced Blood Test","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"tinymce_scroll_sign\"\u003eEpiSwitch PSE Prostate Advanced Blood Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EpiSwitch® PSE is an advanced blood test with a remarkable accuracy of \u003cstrong\u003e94% in detecting prostate cancer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prostate cancer is a serious concern for many men. While some choose to have a repeat PSA Prostate Test (Prostate Specific Antigen PSA Test), the PSA alone has an accuracy of only 55%. In fact, \u003cstrong\u003e3 in 4 men\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high PSA do not actually have cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EpiSwitch® PSE test is a simple blood test that can help save time by guiding you toward the right care. This advanced test combines 5 informative immune markers in your blood with a recent PSA test result. If you don’t have a recent PSA level, we can arrange a Private PSA Test at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take the PSE test:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook blood test at home or in-clinic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive results in 3-5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to find out more? Enquire via the form and a member of the team will get back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goodbody Clinic Private Health Testing","offers":[{"title":"Organise my own blood collection","offer_id":51912463647059,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":879.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blood taken by a professional in-clinic","offer_id":51912463614291,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book a home nurse visit to have your blood sample taken","offer_id":51912463679827,"sku":"OxfordBioPSE","price":924.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/0379\/2979\/files\/EpiSwitchPSEprostatecancerscreeningtestbox.jpg?v=1767734939"},{"product_id":"prostate-psa-blood-test","title":"Prostate PSA Blood Test","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"tinymce_scroll_sign\"\u003eUnderstanding the Prostate PSA Blood Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Prostate blood test will check your levels of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) in your blood, which can be a sign of prostate cancer if elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the UK, 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.\u003c\/strong\u003e Risk increases with age and is even higher for black men and men with a family history of prostate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are aged 45 or over, or have risk factors such as family history of prostate cancer, this test will help identify your PSA levels which if elevated, can be a sign of prostate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is suitable for individuals who have previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer and want to monitor their PSA levels, or those simply seeking a PSA test result to check your health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a PSA test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by normal cells in the prostate and also by prostate cancer cells. It’s normal to have a small amount of PSA in your blood, and the amount rises slightly as you get older and your prostate gets bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about PSA, the signs of prostate cancer and how a PSA test works – read our helpful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/health.goodbodyclinic.com\/2022\/11\/28\/prostate-cancer-prostate-specific-antigen-psa-test\/\"\u003eHealth Hub article on PSA Tests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean if I have raised PSA levels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, but not necessarily cancer. 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