To screen men for prostate cancer to help determine the necessity for a biopsy of the prostate to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for prostate cancer and or to detect recurrence of prostate cancer Specimen:A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm When To Get Tested: When a man has symptoms suggestive of prostate cancer such as difficult painful and or frequent urination may also be ordered during and at regular intervals after prostate cancer treatment in asymptomatic men after a discussion with your healthcare provider about the benefits and harms of screening and you make an informed decision to undergo screening For specific details see prostate cancer screening for Adults and Adults 50 and Up Test Preparation:Avoid ejaculation for 24 hours before sample collection as it has been associated with elevated PSA levels the sample should also be collected prior to your health practitioner performing a digital rectal exam DRE and prior to or several weeks after a prostate biopsy Normal Test Result: normal PSA level is considered to be 4.0 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood, but this varies by age

To determine your general health status; to screen for, diagnose, or monitor any one of a variety of diseases and conditions that affect blood cells. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm or a fingerstick

Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. It is used to look at organs in the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.