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TEST APS [1 record]

Record 1 2007-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • The Genitals
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

A blood test that measures the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) used to screen for the possibility of prostate cancer and to monitor treatment by measuring the amount of PSA in the blood.

OBS

PSA is normally in the blood in small amounts. However, higher than normal levels can indicate prostate inflammation, infection, or cancer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Organes génitaux
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Test sanguin qui mesure le taux d'antigènes prostatiques spécifiques afin de déceler et de suivre la progression du cancer de la prostate.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centesis y muestras
  • Órganos genitales
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
DEF

Análisis de sangre en el que se mide el antígeno específico de próstata, una proteína producida en la próstata que puede elevarse cuando el cáncer está presente.

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