{"product_id":"prostate-health-test-psa","title":"Prostate Health Test (PSA Test)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test (PSA Test) is registered with MHRA as a CE certified, in-vitro diagnostic medical device for self-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger-prick blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults at home in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified for self-test use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test is a manual, qualitative, immunochromatographic (lateral flow), screening self-test for the immunological detection of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in a finger prick whole blood sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UK, men over 50, those with a family history of prostate cancer, or are of black ethnic origin can \u003ca title=\"Request a PSA blood test from your NHS GP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/psa-test\/\"\u003eask their \u003cem\u003eNHS\u003c\/em\u003e GP for a PSA test\u003c\/a\u003e, even if they do not have symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePSA is produced by the prostate gland, which is situated in the abdomen under the bladder, and plays an important role in the production of semen. There are many reasons other than prostate cancer that can cause elevated levels of PSA in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test gives a result in 10 minutes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA screening test for a single biomarker, such as PSA, is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot following the instructions exactly as written in the instructions for use may cause a false positive or false negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change your medication, diet or lifestyle solely on the basis of a self-test - always discuss your result with an appropriate healthcare professional first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA screening test for PSA by itself will not rule in, or rule out prostate cancer, or any other specific prostate disorder. The level of PSA in the blood is a general marker of prostate physiological status, and can be raised for many reasons other than prostate cancer. Conversely, only some people with prostate cancer will have higher than normal PSA levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive PSA result can cause anxiety and lead to further tests which may show no serious problem, and a negative test result could give a false sense of security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider the potential emotional impact of your result before deciding to test. Whether you have a positive or negative PSA result, always speak with your doctor if you have symptoms or are at an increased risk of prostate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is not intended for monitoring PSA levels in patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK PSA test has a cut-off of 4 ng\/mL of PSA calibrated against the WHO 17\/100 international standard, and an overall agreement of 97% (91.06-99.61)*, sensitivity of 98.28%, and specificity of 95.24% with laboratory tests for PSA. Although this test is reliable for the detection of PSA, all medical tests can give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e These figures refer to the agreement of the SELFCHECK test with laboratory PSA tests, and not to the accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*95% confidence interval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"UK Government Information on PSA Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/prostate-specific-antigen-testing-description-in-brief\/psa-testing-and-prostate-cancer-advice-for-men-without-symptoms-of-prostate-disease-aged-50-and-over\"\u003eUK Government Guidance on PSA testing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on the PSA test from the NHS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/psa-test\/\"\u003eNHS - PSA Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInformation for health care professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrinciple, performance data, and regulatory information on the SELFCHECK Prostate Health Test for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-prostate-health-test-health-care-professionals\" title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Prostate Health (PSA) Test for healthcare professionals\"\u003ehealth care professionals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eRevision 14th April 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SELFCheck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31124934557748,"sku":"SCPHT1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/1978\/7828\/files\/SELFCHECKPSAself-testkit.png?v=1693475392","url":"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/products\/prostate-health-test-psa","provider":"SELFCHECK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}