AUTOTEST PROSTATE DETECTION MEDISUR
Early detection of prostate cancer is based on three criteria: the identi fi cation of risk factors, digital rectal examination and PSA dosing.
Prostate antigen (PSA) is secreted by the prostate. Abnormal PSA levels may indicate prostate hypertrophy. The main symptoms of prostatic hypertrophy (benign or malignant) are: urgent and / or frequent need to urinate, di ffi culty or inability to urinate, weak, reduced or interrupted urination, burning sensation or pain during urination, feeling of not having completely emptied her bladder.
EPIDEMIOLOGY: In France, prostate cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men, with nearly 10,000 deaths a year. About 50,000 new cases are reported each year. Early detection can significantly increase the chances of recovery.
The PROSTATE SELF-TEST can be used to determine a blood PSA level greater than 4 ng / mL, which may reveal benign or malignant enlargement of the prostate.
PURPOSE OF THE TEST: PSA alone can not be used to confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer, but it can reach a larger number of individuals who may not want to directly consult for a digital rectal exam. Early detection can significantly increase the chances of recovery. The aim is to make men aware of the importance of early diagnosis and to encourage the patient to consult in case of a positive test to make the diagnosis, it is a question of triggering, to sensitize more patients.
WHO TO RECOMMEND THE TEST: The patient complains of the symptoms mentioned above: urination disorders, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infections ...
Description of Autotest Prostate Screening Medisur
The concentration of the PSA antigen makes it possible to know the physiological state of the prostate. A level greater than 4 ng / mL indicates an enlarged prostate whose cause may be benign (prostatitis) or cancerous (adenocarcinoma). This test provides early detection of cancer and a better prognosis for healing.
Advice for use and dosage
According to the French Association of Urology, it is recommended to carry out an annual test for men aged 50 to 75 or with a family history of prostate cancer. Indeed, in combination with digital rectal examination and / or ultrasound, PSA becomes a key element of early detection of prostate cancer.
USE PRECAUTIONS: The test can be performed at any time of the day, however it is advisable to wait the time indicated following the following cases:
- Cycling / Ergometry 24 hours
- Cumshot 24 hours
- Prostate massage 2-3 days
- Transrectal ultrasound 2-3 daysTransuretal detection of the prostate / biopsy 4-6 weeks
- Transurethral resection of the prostate / biopsy 4-6 weeks
Reliability 88%
Composition
1 tester + plastic pipette, 1 dropper bottle, 1 disinfectant buffer, 2 sterile lancing devices for blood sampling, 1 instructions for use and 1 desiccant sachet.
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This self test comes from hospital research and has been adapted for individual use.
It is used in more than 100 countries .
Medisur self tests, tests to be done at home, available in pharmacies