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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total
Total PSA measures a protein produced by the prostate. Enlargement, inflammation and cancer are among the reasons it may rise.
Price for this test on its ownAED 180Test price AED 80
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 Total PSA test measure?
Also called Total PSA
A clinician may use total PSA after discussing screening choices, to investigate a clinical concern or to follow an established prostate condition.
When it may be requested
Assessing prostate-related changes
A clinician may use total PSA in an individualised screening discussion or in follow-up of an established condition.
Reviewing a new elevation
Enlargement, infection and recent prostate stimulation can all influence the result.
Before your sample
Prepare for collection
SpecimenSerum
Your checklist
Avoid ejaculation and vigorous cycling or horse riding for about 48 hours beforehand. Tell the clinician about urinary symptoms, recent prostate examination or procedures, and medicines such as finasteride or dutasteride.
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), Total
Reading your result
Infection, enlargement and recent prostate manipulation can influence PSA. A repeat test or further investigation may be more appropriate than a conclusion based on one reading.
What can affect it
- PSA is prostate-specific but is not specific to prostate cancer.
From sample to follow-up
Your testing journey
Laboratory testProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total
- Specimen
- Serum
- Turnaround
- 2 to 3 days
Open your laboratory report
Look for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total 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
Bring earlier PSA results and note recent urinary infection or prostate procedures before discussing a change.
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Patient questions
Before you book
What should I mention before the test?
Tell the clinician about urinary symptoms, recent prostate procedures and medicines affecting the prostate. These can change the interpretation of a result.
Can finasteride or testosterone affect PSA?
Yes. Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate enlargement and hair loss, lower PSA, while testosterone therapy can change it too, so the figure must be read differently. Saw palmetto is also worth mentioning. Tell the laboratory and your doctor what you take, and do not change any medicine before the test without your doctor's advice.
Does a raised PSA mean I have prostate cancer?
No. Benign enlargement, inflammation and infection account for most raised results. Your doctor will usually confirm the value on a repeat sample, examine the prostate, and only then consider imaging or a biopsy.
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Sources & further reading
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.