Tuesday, February 18, 2020

proPSA - phi (PROSTATE HEALTH INDEX), SERUM

Reference values Modification

Test code: 4369

Effective update from 21/02/2020



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      These results should be interpreted cautiously taking into account the clinical picture; medical history and complementary tests, such as digital-rectal examination (DRE) tests.
      PHI (Prostate Health Index) is a predictor of risk of developing prostate cancer which is calculated by integrating the total value of PSA, free PSA value and Pro PSA.
      This calculation is favorable for total PSA values between 2 and 10 ng / mL.
     
      Index PHI Chance of developing prostate cancer (95% specificity)
      0 - 20.9 1.9 - 16.1%
      21- 40 17.3 - 24.6%
      >40 36.0 - 52.9%
     
      Prostate biopsy continues to be the gold standard for prostate cancer detection.
     

        
      These results should be interpreted cautiously taking into account the clinical picture; medical history and complementary tests, such as digital-rectal examination (DRE) tests.
      PHI (Prostate Health Index) is a predictor of risk of developing prostate cancer which is calculated by integrating the total value of PSA, free PSA value and Pro PSA.
      This calculation is favorable for total PSA values between 2 and 10 ng / mL.
     
      Index PHI Chance of developing prostate cancer (95% specificity)
      0 - 20.9 Lower risk
      21- 40 Moderated risk
      >40 High Risk
     
      Prostate biopsy continues to be the gold standard for prostate cancer detection.
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