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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Profile
This profile reports total and free PSA together with their relationship. It can add detail to the assessment of a prostate-related finding.
Price for this test on its ownAED 250Test price AED 150
Clinical authorDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
- Sample
- Serum
- Laboratory turnaround
- 2 to 3 days
- Collection
- Dubai
- Laboratory
- Intel Lab
Understanding the test
What does the PSA Profile test measure?
Also called Free & Total PSA Ratio
Combining total and free PSA can clarify whether additional prostate assessment is appropriate. Earlier values and recent procedures are useful context.
When it may be requested
Considering the free fraction
Total and free PSA from the same assessment allow the clinician to consider the free-to-total relationship.
Interpreting a change over time
Prostate symptoms, infection, recent procedures and prior values may change the next step.
Inside this test
What the laboratory looks for
In this test
- Total PSA
- Free PSA
- Free-to-total PSA ratio
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
No fasting is required. Avoid ejaculation and vigorous cycling or riding for about 48 hours before collection. Check the timing after urinary infection, prostate examination or procedures with your clinician.
A clinician takes a small sample of blood from a vein. The laboratory uses serum, the liquid separated from the blood after it clots.
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Understanding your result
2 to 3 daysLaboratory turnaround
Result guideProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Profile
Reading your result
A change in either fraction affects the ratio. The measurements contribute to a risk assessment that may also involve examination or imaging.
What can affect it
- The PSA profile can guide discussion but does not establish a tissue diagnosis.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Profile
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 2 to 3 days
Open your laboratory report
Look for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Profile in your report. Use the sample type and collection time when comparing it with an earlier report.
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Discuss the next step
Ask how the two PSA values, their ratio and any recent prostate symptoms affect the decision about follow-up.
Clinical expertise
Your laboratory team
Patient questions
Before you book
Does the free-to-total ratio diagnose prostate cancer?
It contributes to risk assessment. Neither the ratio nor total PSA confirms cancer; examination, imaging or other investigation may still be needed.
Do finasteride, dutasteride or testosterone affect PSA results?
Yes. Finasteride, dutasteride and testosterone therapy all alter PSA measurements, so the figures have to be read differently when you take them. Tell the laboratory about these and any herbal prostate supplements, and do not stop a prescribed medicine to prepare for the test. Your doctor accounts for the treatment when interpreting the profile.
What can raise PSA apart from prostate cancer?
An enlarged prostate, prostate inflammation or a recent prostate biopsy can raise PSA. Ejaculation or vigorous cycling can also cause a temporary rise. Tell your clinician about recent infection, procedures and activity so they can decide whether to repeat the test and when.
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Written by Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy, Specialist Clinical Pathology. Medically reviewed by Dr Joyce Jose, Specialist Clinical Pathology, on .
Catalogue information and AED price checked on 2 November 2026. Clinical suitability, preparation, collection arrangements and turnaround are confirmed for your selected test.