{"product_id":"prostate-specific-antigen-psa-6112","title":"Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtein tumour markers are substances produced by the body in response to cancer, playing a vital role in cancer detection, treatment monitoring, and assessing the risk of recurrence. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland, with elevated levels commonly linked to prostate cancer. PSA is commonly used for screening, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and detecting cancer recurrence. However, PSA levels can also be elevated in non-cancerous conditions like prostatitis or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Alongside their role in early detection, protein markers are essential for tracking cancer progression and the effectiveness of treatment. A significant reduction in marker levels often signals a positive treatment response, while rising levels may indicate recurrence or progression. While tumour markers are useful in guiding cancer management, they should be considered alongside other diagnostic tools, such as imaging and biopsies, to ensure accurate interpretation and decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e SST Serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.15.01 SST Collection Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProstate Specific Antigen (PSA)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood in semen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood in stool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErectile dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty Urinating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequent urination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint and muscle pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainful ejaculation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainful urination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnexplained weight loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/6112-PROSTATE-SPECIFIC-ANTIGEN-PSA.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256768790590,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-6112","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_ef906b92-3134-4624-8a2a-420a724208e3.png?v=1787890089","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/prostate-specific-antigen-psa-6112","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}