Get a PSA test and check an elevated PSA level
Measure your PSA, a marker for the health of your prostate. No referral needed, results usually within 2 working days of the blood draw.
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Biomarkers Included
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Maybe you just got a result that startled you, or you simply want to know how your prostate is doing. Asking questions about your prostate health is smart, and you do not have to sit with them on your own.
PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein made by your prostate. Because of that, it is used as a marker for your prostate health. Measuring it gives you a factual starting point that you can then work through together with a doctor.
Why this test?
Your prostate is a gland you normally barely notice, until questions come up. A PSA test gives you a concrete reference point about your prostate health, without having to go anywhere first.
So what is a PSA value exactly? PSA is a protein your prostate produces that ends up in your blood in small amounts. Its level can say something about what is happening in and around your prostate.
Who is this test for?
This test can be useful for men who want a bit more grip on their prostate health. Think of men who notice symptoms when urinating, who have prostate issues in the family, or who are simply curious about their value.
Has a doctor measured your PSA before and do you want to follow that result? Then a repeat measurement can help you see a trend over time rather than a single number.
What is tested?
This test measures one substance in your blood:
- PSA (prostate-specific antigen): a protein made by your prostate that is used as a marker for your prostate health.
But what are PSA values exactly? They are the measured amounts of this protein in your blood, usually expressed in nanograms per millilitre (ng/ml).
What can this test tell you?
Your PSA value can give an impression of what is going on around your prostate. An elevated PSA level can have many different causes and, on its own, does not mean something serious is wrong.
Besides a benign enlargement or inflammation, something everyday can also push the value up temporarily, such as recent cycling or ejaculation shortly before the draw. So it is one piece of information that says the most in the right context.
How is the sample collected?
This test requires a small blood draw at a certified sample point. In the Netherlands you can choose from 650+ locations.
After ordering, you pick a location near you and schedule a moment that suits you. The draw itself usually takes only a few minutes, and you do not need a referral from your GP.
When is this test useful?
A PSA test can be valuable at different moments, for example:
- when you have symptoms while urinating, such as going more often or a weaker stream
- when you want to keep following an earlier result over time
- when prostate issues run in your family
- when you simply want a better picture of your prostate health
If your PSA value is elevated, that is mainly a reason to look further together with a doctor, and not a reason to panic.
What do the results mean?
Your result shows your PSA value together with a reference range and a short explanation. What counts as usual varies by laboratory and depends, among other things, on your age.
If you are searching for a specific number, such as a PSA value of 12, it helps to know that a single result says little without context. Factors like your age, earlier measurements and any symptoms all play a role. The doctor helps you place your value in the right perspective.
What happens after the results?
Your results are usually in your Caliberhealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw, often the next day. Some markers take longer. Each value is shown clearly with a reference range and an explanation, so you understand what you see.
Every blood test result includes a professional assessment from a BIG-registered doctor. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. An elevated value often has a harmless cause, such as a benign enlargement, inflammation or recent cycling. It is one piece of information that a doctor interprets in the right context.
Usually not. It is better, though, to avoid intense cycling and ejaculation shortly before the draw, as these can temporarily raise your value.
Your PSA value is usually online within 2 working days of the blood draw, with a reference range and an assessment by a BIG-registered doctor.
The test costs €64,-, including the blood draw. You pay it yourself and no draw fee comes on top.
No. After you order we arrange the referral through ZorgDomein, within one business day; orders after 17:00 or at the weekend start the next business day. You receive a ZorgDomein email with a barcode, and you show it at the draw site. At a few draw sites you fix the time on your order page, or we do it.
No. What you request yourself falls outside the basic Dutch insurance. You pay yourself, and your deductible (eigen risico) is not touched.
Count on one business day, or a day more if you order after 17:00 or at the weekend. That is how long the referral email takes, and without a referral you are not drawn. Then you can simply walk in at some draw sites; at the rest you book an appointment. Every location states it.
Two things: the barcode from the ZorgDomein email and a valid ID. You show the barcode on your phone. If you have no BSN, the email has no barcode; print the referral form from the link then.
Take medication as usual unless your own doctor said otherwise. Some markers ask for no heavy training for 48 hours or no alcohol for 24 hours. The test and the instructions after your order tell you what applies to you.
You show your barcode and a valid ID, and the draw site takes blood. About a quarter of an hour in total.
Yes. Every result is assessed by a BIG-registered doctor, who explains your values in your account. Treatment you talk over with your GP.
At an independent, certified laboratory from the Caliberhealth network, spread across the Netherlands. That network also runs the draw sites; they are not owned by Caliberhealth. Reference values can differ a little per laboratory.
No. Your test does not pass your GP and does not go into your medical record. A healthcare provider gets your data only with your written consent, and it is never sold. Testing anonymously is not possible: a valid result needs your name, date of birth and a valid ID.
What We Test
| No. | Biomarker | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) | ug/l |
| Your results are usually in your Caliberhealth account within 2 working days of the blood draw. | ||
Preparation
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No hard training beforehand
RequiredNo heavy training, long endurance sessions or anything that leaves you out of breath in the 48 hours before the draw. Normal walking is fine.
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No ejaculation and no cycling beforehand
RequiredNo ejaculation, no sex and no cycling in the 48 hours before the draw. Have the blood taken before any prostate exam, at least 6 weeks after a biopsy and 4 weeks after a urinary infection.
- Water is always fine. Drink as usual beforehand, it makes the draw easier.
- Take your usual medication, unless your own doctor told you otherwise.
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