How Is The Prostate-specific Antigen Blood Test Done?

Blood for a PSA test usually is drawn from a vein in the crook of your elbow. The area from which blood will be taken will be cleaned with an alcohol swab. A sterile needle will be used to draw a few ounces of blood into a tube. The puncture site will be covered with a small gauze or bandage. Your blood sample will be sent to a lab where the PSA level is measured. 

Follow-Up

You should receive your PSA test result within one week after your blood was drawn. If you haven't, call your doctor's office. If your result is abnormal, your doctor may recommend doing additional blood tests now or repeating the PSA test later on. Alternatively, your doctor may refer you to a urologist for prostate biopsy.