Private prostate specific antigen test (PSA)

Because your health matters.

A Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test assesses PSA levels to offer crucial insights into your prostate health. Elevated PSA levels may signal potential health concerns, making this test a key tool for early detection and proactive men’s healthcare.

Our private PSA tests are quick, easy and most appointments only last 20 - 30 minutes. With over 350 testing venues across England and Ireland, you’ll find a date, time and venue convenient for you.

A private PSA test is part of our comprehensive private health checks. It can also be added as an extra individual test to many of our existing full body health packages.

Explore our packages and book online today.

USPs

USPs

  • 1.

    Fast, accurate results

  • 2.

    Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

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    Detailed, personalised Results Report

  • 4.

    Access to our 24/7 GP hotline with all test packages

How it works

How it works

1. Select and book your package

View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

2. Make an appointment

Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

3. Attend your appointment

A trained phlebotomist will carry out your blood test. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

4. Fast, accurate results

Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

What is a private prostate cancer risk (PSA) test?

The Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test measures PSA levels in the blood, offering insights into potential prostate cancer risk. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels can signal a range of prostate-related issues, from benign conditions to prostate cancer.

The PSA blood test measures the amount of PSA in the blood, providing an indication of potential issues with the prostate. It's important to note that while elevated PSA levels may raise suspicion, they are not conclusive evidence of prostate cancer. Other factors, such as age, overall health, and family history, need to be considered in conjunction with the PSA results.

Elevated PSA levels may prompt further diagnostic procedures, such as a digital rectal exam (DRE) or a prostate MRI or biopsy, to confirm the presence of prostate cancer.

Why would I need a private prostate cancer risk (PSA) test?

Regular PSA testing is often used as part of prostate cancer detection, especially in men over 50. It can help you uncover key insights into your prostate health. A PSA test can help you:

  • Gain important insights into your overall prostate health and help detect early any potential concerns.
  • It serves as a benchmark for future monitoring, specifically tracking PSA level changes and their impact on your prostate health over time.
  • Proactively detect early signs of prostate issues, which is particularly important if you have risk factors or a family history of prostate conditions.
  • Monitor pre-existing prostate conditions.

Your Results Explained in Detail

Your Results Report explains each one of your test results in detail, with no confusing medical jargon. You’ll receive the actual reading for every test we've run, with each result given a 'flag' of green, amber or red.

Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm.

Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting a specialist for further investigation.

Private Health Checks for complete peace of mind

Our full body private health checks are perfect for busy people who want to take a proactive approach to monitoring their health and wellbeing. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. There is no waiting for an appointment, safe clinical procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Our tests are conducted by trained health assessment specialists at over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, ensuring accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

Need help? Call free on

0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.

FAQs

The PSA test is currently not available at home. These tests are carried out in-person by trained health assessment specialists in one of our 350 venues across the UK and Ireland. An in-person test guarantees the accuracy of your test results and enables us to get your samples to the laboratory for testing quickly, giving you your results faster.
Prostate cancer is often tested using a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. This measures PSA levels produced by the prostate. Elevated levels may indicate potential issues, prompting further diagnostic steps such as a digital rectal exam (DRE) or a prostate biopsy or MRI for confirmation. Regular PSA testing is part of proactive screening for early detection and effective management of prostate cancer. Although a PSA test is often called a prostate cancer test, PSA levels alone cannot diagnose prostate cancer.
A PSA test is already included in many of our [complete private health checks.](https://www.bluecrestwellness.com/packages) It can also be added as an extra test to any individual health package. Call free on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to speak to one of our team.
Your blood samples and other readings will be analysed by one of the leading laboratories in the UK with which we have established partnerships. Once they have analysed your samples and readings, your test results are sent securely to our in-house Results team, who compile your personalised Results Report.
To improve accuracy it is important that you follow the pre testing advice. Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.
The normal range for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels can vary, and what is considered normal can depend on various factors including your age.
The frequency of PSA testing depends on factors like age and risk. Typically, discussions start around age 50 for average-risk individuals and earlier for those with higher risk factors. Testing frequency is individualised, ranging from every two years for low-risk individuals to more frequent testing for higher-risk cases.
The PSA test is generally suitable for individuals interested in monitoring their prostate health and obtaining insights into overall wellbeing. It is especially beneficial for those with specific symptoms or risk factors related to prostate health. The test is routine, involving a simple blood draw, and is considered a safe diagnostic procedure with minimal associated risks.
Your test results and other readings will each be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm. Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting your GP for further investigation. If there are any critical results discovered by our laboratory, we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full results report to arrive to take appropriate action.

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