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Psa - is this rise significant, although it's extremely low?

Alan985
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My GP added psa to my regular yearly bloods. I had a prostatectomy in February thus year. The bloods went to a different testing centre. The last psa in september was >0.03. This was tested in Doncaster. The latest Gp sample was 0.04. As stated this was tested at another lab. Is the rise in psa and or different lab significant, although it is extremely low?

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    The PSA levels can fluctuate occasionally but a level going from 0.03 to 0.04 is still within normal limits. Doctors usually look at the trend over several PSA results not just one ideally using the same laboratory.

    I hope this is of some help. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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