Prostate screening and PSA testing

This prostate screening service provides a structured review of urinary symptoms and prostate health. The listed protocol includes a full assessment of urinary symptoms, a prostate examination, urine dipstick testing, and a PSA blood test. The sample types are blood and urine, and the service is available at Litfield House Medical Centre in Bristol.

The clinic lists a recommended 30-minute private GP consultation costing £125; the PSA blood test is charged separately. The service may suit men concerned about prostate cancer risk or urinary symptoms. Screening is not the same as diagnosis: PSA levels and examination findings can have several possible explanations and should be interpreted by a clinician alongside your history and other findings.

For more reliable PSA testing, avoid ejaculation for 72 hours before testing and avoid heavy exercise for 72 hours. A urine infection within the previous six weeks, a prostate biopsy within six weeks, or a digital rectal examination within seven days may affect results, so mention these before testing. The clinic does not specify result timing, aftercare, or a routine repeat frequency. Your clinician can explain whether further review or monitoring is…