Advice for men without symptoms of prostate disease aged 50 and over.

The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that can help diagnose prostate problems, including prostate cancer. It is not a perfect test. It will miss some prostate cancers, will detect some that would never go on to cause harm and can show a raised PSA level when there is no prostate cancer present.

This leaflet on the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities websiteprovides clear and balanced information that can help you decide if you want to have a PSA test or not.

Before making a decision, you may want to talk to your GP, practice nurse, partner, family members or friends.