Prostate specific antigen

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

PSA.

Definition
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The prostate antigen is expressed by prostate epithelium, periurethral and perianal glands and marks the prostate carcinoma.

General information
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Standard value: The standard value is in serum < 3ng/ml

Pathologically elevated: prostate carcinoma, prostate massage and biopsy

Literature
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  1. Hantschke M et al (2016) Immunohistological techniques. In: L. Cerroni et al. histopathology of the skin. Springer Publishing House Berlin-Heidelberg p. 32.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020