Psa test. What and what not to do before blood test

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#1

Anyone having there psa levels monitored and if so what do you not do before and how long before the test. Ive been on active surveillance for 4 years. Thanks

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#2

I have the wrong anatomy to have had one myself but it’s just a blood test and I’ve had hundreds of them :rofl:.

Specifically for a PSA test, the NHS website says:

Before having the test

If you’re having a PSA test, you should not have:

  • ejaculated in the past 48 hours
  • exercised heavily in the past 48 hours
  • a urinary infection
  • had a prostate biopsy in the past 6 weeks

Each of these may give an inaccurate PSA reading.

Otherwise, I think you just pitch up and they take blood.

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#3

Been having them for over 10 years and never had any do/don’ts said to me - certainly never been advised not to ejaculate in the previous 48 hours (I’d definitely remember that one :slightly_smiling_face:) - I’ve always carried on as normal, rocked up, offered arm and not thought any more about it.

#4

As @Peitho has already said, avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before the test and I’ve been told that definitely includes cycling which puts a lot of pressure on the perineum area and can skew the results.

#5

Thanks I’ve be told cycling. Just got to suck it and see. Thanks all

#6

Thanks I like your style. :+1:

#7

I’m in the same boat - had some problems and prostate cancer runs in the family, so getting tested regularly. I’ve been lucky and had it done on Monday mornings so a quiet Sunday is a nice end to the week and shouldn’t affect anything! Good luck with it :slight_smile:

#8

Thank you

#9

I had one recently and doctor told me not to ejaculate for 48 hours beforehand

#10

I’ve been tested regularly for a few years now (I’m on a testosterone supplement} and I make no special preparations apart from avoiding anal penetration the day before.

#11

So glad to see someone highlight this matter. I have seen several close family members suffer with this so I’ve been testing for a few years now and all so far is good.

For those gents who are over 50, PLEASE GO AND GET YOUR PSA TESTED, it’s only a blood test. :pray::pray::pray::pray:

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#12

Well said mr amp mrs DLPS. I don’t think it is talked about or publicised enough not like woman’s breast screening. :+1:

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#13

:+1::+1:thanks