US Medical Term · tests
PSA Test (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
Prueba de PSA (antígeno prostático específico)
Also: APE (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | PSA Test (Prostate-Specific Antigen) |
| Spanish (Español) | Prueba de PSA (antígeno prostático específico) |
| Chinese (中文) | 前列腺特異抗原檢測 |
| Korean (한국어) | PSA 검사 (전립선 특이 항원) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Xét nghiệm PSA (kháng nguyên đặc hiệu tuyến tiền liệt) |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | PSA Test |
| Portuguese (Português) | Exame de PSA (antígeno prostático específico) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การตรวจ PSA |
| Japanese (日本語) | PSA検査（前立腺特異抗原） |
What it means
The PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland, in your blood. Elevated PSA can signal prostate cancer, but it can also be raised by a benign enlarged prostate (BPH), prostatitis (prostate inflammation), or vigorous physical activity. Blood is drawn from a vein in your arm. Some doctors recommend avoiding ejaculation and intense bike riding for 48 hours before the test as these can temporarily raise PSA. The test is used for early detection of prostate cancer in men, typically starting at age 50 (or earlier for those at higher risk), and to monitor treatment response for those already diagnosed.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor suggested a PSA test — what does the prostate antigen number tell us?
Mi médico sugirió una prueba de PSA — ¿qué nos dice el número del antígeno prostático?
My PSA is elevated — does that definitely mean prostate cancer?
Mi PSA está elevado — ¿eso significa definitivamente cáncer de próstata?
Is there anything I should avoid before my PSA blood draw to get an accurate result?
¿Hay algo que deba evitar antes de la extracción de sangre para el PSA para obtener un resultado preciso?
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Last reviewed: September 2026