The PSA Test Is a Serum Lab Test for Prostate-Specific

question 19

Multiple Choice

The PSA test is a serum lab test for prostate-specific antigen.If the test value is elevated,the patient is at risk for carcinoma of the prostate;a PSA value greater than 10 ng/ml is highly suggestive of prostatic carcinoma.Tissue from a transrectal prostate biopsy provides the cellular information to confirm the diagnosis.The American Urological Association (AUA) prostate cancer staging tool essentially provides what important information about the tissue specimen?

• A) Prostate cancer stages of severity
• B) Indications for selecting appropriate intervention
• C) Prognosis and potential for recovery
• D) All of the options define the AUA score system.

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