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Prostate Testing in Hyderabad
After 50, most men notice some change in their urine flow. Usually it is simple prostate enlargement, but tests help separate that from infection or cancer, and guide the right treatment.
- NABL-accredited laboratory
- Home sample collection
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- Centres across Hyderabad
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About Prostate Testing
The prostate is a small gland below the bladder that surrounds the urine tube. It grows slowly with age, and by 60 many men have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can cause a weak stream, frequent urination and waking at night to pass urine.
Prostate cancer is also more common with age. Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. The PSA blood test can pick it up early, but PSA also rises with enlargement and infection, so testing is best discussed with your doctor and results read in context.
An ultrasound of the prostate with a post-void residual measurement shows the size of the gland and whether the bladder empties fully, which helps decide treatment for urinary symptoms.
Who should get tested
- Men over 50 who want to discuss prostate cancer screening with their doctor
- Men over 45 with a father or brother who had prostate cancer
- Weak or interrupted urine stream, or difficulty starting
- Passing urine frequently, urgently, or several times at night
- Blood in the urine or semen, or burning urine
- Men on treatment for BPH or prostate cancer, for monitoring
Prostate tests and packages at Focus Diagnostics
5 options are available for prostate, from single tests to packages. Book online, at any of our Hyderabad centres, or with home sample collection.
What the key tests tell you
- Total PSA
- A protein made by the prostate. Higher levels can be due to cancer, enlargement or infection.
- Free PSA and free-to-total ratio
- Helps decide whether a mildly raised PSA is more likely to be due to enlargement or cancer.
- Urine routine and culture
- Check for infection, which can cause symptoms and temporarily raise PSA.
- Creatinine and kidney function
- Long-standing obstruction to urine flow can affect the kidneys.
- Ultrasound prostate with post-void residual
- Measures prostate size and how much urine stays in the bladder after passing urine.
Before your test
- Avoid ejaculation and vigorous cycling for 48 hours before a PSA test, as both can raise it slightly.
- Have the PSA test before, not after, any prostate examination or procedure, or wait as advised.
- If you have a urinary infection, PSA is usually tested a few weeks after it is treated.
- For the ultrasound, come with a full bladder; you will be asked to pass urine before the residual measurement.
Understanding your results
There is no single 'normal' PSA for every man; it rises naturally with age and prostate size. A raised result is usually repeated, and the free-to-total ratio, examination and sometimes an MRI help decide whether a biopsy is needed.
Most men with urinary symptoms have BPH, which is treated with medicines or minor procedures depending on symptoms and test results.
Prostate Testing near you in Hyderabad
Samples are processed in our NABL-accredited laboratory, and reports are shared online so you can view them on your phone. You can walk in at any of our Hyderabad centres or book a home sample collection.
- Punjagutta
- Kukatpally (KPHB)
- Kompally
- Madinaguda
- Chintal (Shapur Nagar)
- Khajaguda (Focus Wellness)
Prostate Testing: frequently asked questions
What is a normal PSA level?
Values under about 4 ng/mL are commonly considered normal, but the expected level rises with age. Your doctor interprets PSA together with age, examination and changes over time.
Does a high PSA mean prostate cancer?
Not necessarily. Enlargement, infection, recent ejaculation or cycling can all raise PSA. Further tests are needed before any diagnosis.
Is fasting needed for a PSA test?
No fasting is required. Avoid ejaculation and vigorous cycling for 48 hours beforehand.
How often should men over 50 test PSA?
This is a personal decision to make with your doctor. Many men who choose screening test every one to two years, depending on previous results.
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