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Description

Prostate-specific antigen is a glycoprotein and occurs in three forms in the blood: 1) PSA complexed with the serine protease inhibitor or alpha-1-antichymotrypsin, 2) free or uncomplexed PSA, and 3) PSA complexed with alpha-2 macroglobulin. The first two are detectable and the third is undectectable in conventional immunoassay. Elevated levels of PSA in serum or plasma indicate a pathological condition of the prostate (e.g. carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostatitis). Inflammation or trauma to the prostate, such as following a biopsy or colonoscopy, can result in PSA elevations. PSA levels are also checked to monitor therapy in patients with prostate cancer. Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Prostate specific Ag
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2000-05-04
Construct for LOINC Short Name
PSA

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Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 前列腺特异性抗原
Synonyms: Kallikrein 3;PSA;前列腺特异性抗原(Prostate Specific Antigen,PSA);前列腺特异抗原;激肽释放酶 3;血管舒缓素 3