The PSA is used to screen for prostate cancer, and to follow the effectiveness of treatment of prostate cancer.
Large increases are seen in prostate cancer.
Moderate increases are seen in benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Mild increases are seen following prostate examination, and occasionally in normal individuals.
Normal Values*
Men < Age 40
0-2.7 ng/ml
0-2.7 ug/L
Men > Age 40
0-4.0 mg/ml
0-4.0 ug/L
*These are general values taken from a variety of sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one type of testing protocol to another.
Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300
