{"product_id":"prostaat-vrij-psa","title":"Free PSA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Free PSA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Prostate-Specific Antigen (Free PSA) is a protein produced exclusively by the prostate gland. It is a form of PSA that is not bound to other proteins in the blood. Measuring the level of free PSA helps in assessing prostate health and can be used in combination with the total PSA test to better estimate prostate health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Free PSA tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting Free PSA is particularly useful for men who have an elevated total PSA value. It helps in distinguishing between different prostate conditions, such as prostate enlargement or inflammation, which can also cause an elevation in PSA levels. By measuring the free PSA level, the necessity of further invasive examinations, such as a prostate biopsy, can be better assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ratio of free PSA to total PSA can help in assessing prostate health. A lower ratio generally indicates a higher risk of prostate issues, while a higher ratio may point more toward benign (non-serious) prostate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high Free PSA level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high level of free PSA relative to total PSA may indicate a lower risk of prostate issues. It possibly indicates the presence of benign prostate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low Free PSA level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low level of free PSA relative to total PSA may be an indication of a higher risk of prostate issues. This may be a sign that further investigation is necessary to assess prostate health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757696663898,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Prostaat_VrijPSA.png?v=1755941732","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/prostaat-vrij-psa","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}