The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It is about the size of a walnut and is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder. The prostate gland produces the liquid part of semen, which transports sperm.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer found in men in the United States. It occurs in about 1 out of 10 men during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is more common in older men and is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men.

The BIOSAFE PSA4 blood test is a laboratory procedure that measures a substance produced by the prostate gland called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Small amounts of this substance may get into the bloodstream and can be measured by the PSA test. Certain conditions of the prostate may raise the level of PSA in the blood. Although high levels of PSA are not harmful, they are an important signal of possible prostate disease.

Note: Prostate cancer can be cured - if diagnosed early!

Since the risk for prostate cancer increases with age, it is recommended that you have a PSA test performed annually once you reach 50.

Men in high-risk groups, such as African Americans and those with blood relatives who have had prostate cancer, should begin testing at age 40 and consult with their health care professional for advice on more frequent testing.

Annual PSA testing can be an important aid in the early detection of prostate cancer.

The BIOSAFE Prostate Screen is a laboratory blood test that measures a chemical substance produced by the prostate gland called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Small amounts of this substance can be measured in the bloodstream by the Prostate Screen. Certain conditions of the prostate may raise the level of PSA in the blood and, while elevated levels of PSA are not harmful, they are an important signal of possible prostate disease. The BIOSAFE Prostate Screen provides you with an accurate, convenient, and inexpensive way to discover you own PSA level.

The specimen collection process is quick, easy and virtually painless. Using the special lancet (included in the BIOSAFE Blood Collection Kit), a couple of drops of blood are taken from a nick of a finger and deposited onto a special collection card. The card is then sent to BIOSAFE Laboratories for analysis. BIOSAFE tests your blood sample to see how much PSA is present and then mails the results back to you in an easy-to-read, understandable report. Since the BIOSAFE Prostate Screen produces a numerical result rather than a simple "yes" or "no" answer, both testing approval and professional review of test results are required by a licensed physician. BIOSAFE has developed a nationwide network of medical doctors for this purpose.

You may order a BIOSAFE Prostate Screen by clicking on the button below. When your order is approved, your Blood Collection Kit will be sent to you by first class mail.

A PSA test is only one part of your overall health maintenance program and should be done once each year along with your annual physical.