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Prostate assessments can find out whether you might have prostate cancer or another prostate problem, such as an enlarged prostate or prostatitis. You might hear these tests being called a prostate screening test or exam. Such tests include a PSA test, PCA3 test, Multiple Parametric MRI (mpMRI) and biopsies.
The PCA3 Test
The PCA3 test measures the levels of prostate cancer gene 3. This gene is found in high levels in prostate cancer cells. The test involves an examination of the prostate and collection of sample of urine, which is taken for testing for the PCA3 gene. The PCA3 test can help determine if a repeat prostate biopsy would likely be positive and whether a man may avoid an unnecessary repeat biopsy.
The PCA3 test isn’t affected by an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, or other conditions of the prostate gland.
PCA3 is present in increased amounts in about 90% of prostate cancers. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is also produced in increased amounts by prostate cancers however can be increased in a number of benign conditions as well.
PCA3 is present in increased amounts in about 90% of prostate cancers. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is also produced in increased amounts by prostate cancers however can be increased in a number of benign conditions as well.
Elevated PSA test
Concern has been raised
Negative Biopsy
Results may return as negative
however more tests need to be taken
PCA3 Test
Further tests confirm if
another biopsy is required