Clinical Chemistry
Low Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening Has Limited Benefits
The epithelial cells in the prostate gland produce PSA of which some escape into the bloodstream. When levels of PSA in the blood are high, it might be an indication of either prostate cancer or some kind of prostate condition. More...27 Sep 2010
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