GP Diagnostic PSA Prostate Cancer Test Pack
Importance of testing the Prostate
With men of older age the prostate gland can become a serious threat for their health. Besides prostate cancer, several other disorders can be diagnosed in an early phase, which increases the chance of successful treatment. For men between 45 and 70 years old it can be useful to test the prostate periodically. The prostate gland influences a man's ability to urinate and can also affect his sexual activity.
What does the test involve?
This test has been designed so that you can identify the levels of P.S.A. (Prostate Specific Antigen) present in your blood. P.S.A. is a chemical that appears in your bloodstream in higher concentrations when the gland is enlarged or cancerous.
How does this test work?
The level of PSA is measured in the blood sample. Elevated levels (greater than 4ng/ml) may be an important signal of possible prostate disease. This test is designed with a cut off level of 3ng/ml. The test is simple to carry out by obtaining a pin-prick of blood with a lancet and adding to the test cassette. Then just add 1 drop of the buffer solution and read the result after 5 minutes.
What do I get in this pack?
This kit assumes you are a medical professional and already have a fingertip blood collection device (e.g. safety lancet).
5 x Test Devices
1 x Sample Diluent (Buffer solution)
5 x Pipettes (inside the pouch)
1 x Instructions For Use
Test Features:
GP Diagnostics is a trading name of Home Health UK Ltd
With men of older age the prostate gland can become a serious threat for their health. Besides prostate cancer, several other disorders can be diagnosed in an early phase, which increases the chance of successful treatment. For men between 45 and 70 years old it can be useful to test the prostate periodically. The prostate gland influences a man's ability to urinate and can also affect his sexual activity.
What does the test involve?
This test has been designed so that you can identify the levels of P.S.A. (Prostate Specific Antigen) present in your blood. P.S.A. is a chemical that appears in your bloodstream in higher concentrations when the gland is enlarged or cancerous.
How does this test work?
The level of PSA is measured in the blood sample. Elevated levels (greater than 4ng/ml) may be an important signal of possible prostate disease. This test is designed with a cut off level of 3ng/ml. The test is simple to carry out by obtaining a pin-prick of blood with a lancet and adding to the test cassette. Then just add 1 drop of the buffer solution and read the result after 5 minutes.
What do I get in this pack?
This kit assumes you are a medical professional and already have a fingertip blood collection device (e.g. safety lancet).
5 x Test Devices
1 x Sample Diluent (Buffer solution)
5 x Pipettes (inside the pouch)
1 x Instructions For Use
Test Features:
- Designed solely for use by medical professionals
- Provides simple positive or negative results
- Fully CE approved
- Fast results
- Minimum of 6 months to expiry
GP Diagnostics is a trading name of Home Health UK Ltd
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Superintendent Pharmacist: Mr Mufaddal Hassanali
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