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SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER- DETERMINING WHO MAY NEED A BIOPSY.
Screening and early detection of prostate cancer are very important. Most commonly the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood test is used in combination with a physical exam. However, other tests are now available for patients in the early detection of prostate caner.
PHI
The Prostate Health Index (phi) is a new combination of 3 blood tests that results in a score, or “phi score.” This score gives you more accurate information on what an elevated PSA level might mean and the probability of finding cancer on biopsy.
ExoDx Prostate Test
The ExoDx Prostate Test is a simple urine test that can help you and your doctor determine the need for a prostate biopsy.
4Kscore
The 4Kscore Test helps clarify the biopsy decision-making process by determining a patient specific probability for finding aggressive, Gleason score 7 or higher prostate cancer upon biopsy.
Select mdx
Helps identify patients at increased risk for aggressive disease, thereby aiding in the selection of men for prostate biopsy.
