PSA Prostate Test (10) Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma
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ALLTEST Professional PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Blood Test Kit – Pack of 10
Rapid test for the qualitative diagnosis of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in whole blood, serum or plasma. For professional in vitro diagnostic use only. The Prostate Specific Antigen PSA Semi-Quantitative Rapid Test (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the semi-quantitative detection of Prostate Specific Antigen in whole blood, serum or plasma. The prostate specific antigen (PSA) is produced by the endothelial and glandular cells of the prostate.
This pack contains 10 professional-use PSA rapid test cassettes. Each test requires only a small blood sample and provides quick, near-patient results.
- Detection sensitivity: 3ng/ml PSA
- Intended use: For professional diagnostic purposes under the supervision of healthcare providers only
- Not for home testing – additional equipment for collecting a blood sample is required
Kit contents:
- 10 foil-sealed PSA test cassettes
- 10 pipettes (individually packed with cassettes)
- 1 bottle of buffer solution
- Full manufacturer’s instructions
- Supplied in ALLTEST branded box and foil packaging
About the PSA Test
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by prostate tissue, both benign and malignant. The PSA blood test measures the level of this protein in circulation and is commonly used in the early detection and monitoring of prostate conditions.
Elevated PSA levels can be associated with prostate cancer, but may also be raised due to other factors such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, or general prostate irritation. For this reason, a raised PSA result does not automatically confirm cancer but highlights the need for further medical evaluation.
The ALLTEST PSA cassette gives a positive result when PSA levels are ≥ 3ng/ml.
Why is this test important?
PSA is a substance made by the prostate gland, which naturally leaks into the bloodstream. A raised PSA level can be due to conditions such as enlargement of the prostate gland, prostatitis or urinary infection. It can also be an early indicator of prostate cancer. Each year, around 32,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK.
In Ireland, prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer, with 80% diagnosed individuals being over the age of 65 (source: Cancer Research) Prostate cancer is rare in men below 50 years of age and the average age of diagnosis is 75 years. This test can provide indication of a pre-clinical condition before any symptoms develop.
Specifications
- Principle: Chromatographic Immunoassay
- Format Dipstick, Cassette
- Specimen WB/S/P
- Certificat eCE0123
- Reading Time 5 minutes
- Pack 10 T
- Storage Temperature 2-30°C
- Shelf Life 2 Years
- Sensitivity 99.0%
- Specificity 99.2%
- Accuracy 99.1%
- Cut-Off 3-10 ng/mL
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