What is it?
A protein made by the prostate gland — used to screen for and monitor prostate disease.
Why it matters for long-term health
Helps identify prostate cancer, benign hyperplasia and prostatitis. Best used after informed shared decision-making.
Longevity and healthy ageing
Early detection of prostate cancer significantly improves outcomes.
What a high result may indicate
Age-adjusted thresholds; rising trend or velocity is often more important than a single value.
What a low result may indicate
Reassuring in older men.
Common symptoms of abnormal levels
- •Urinary frequency, hesitancy, weak stream, nocturia, blood in urine or semen
Risk factors
- •Age >50, family history, African ethnicity
Associated medical conditions
- •BPH, prostatitis, prostate cancer
How a British GP interprets your result
We discuss benefits and harms of testing, calculate PSA density, free:total ratio and refer for MRI if indicated.
Further investigations we may arrange
- •Free PSA, MRI prostate, urology referral
Lifestyle measures that may improve your result
- •Mediterranean diet, regular exercise
Evidence-based treatment options
- •Active surveillance, surgery, radiotherapy depending on findings
When to retest
Annually for screening; more often if abnormal.
Have this assessment at home, hotel, office or in our Business Bay clinic
Same British GP. Same evidence-based plan. Same-day visits across Dubai — usually within 60–90 minutes of booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a PSA blood test at home in Dubai?+
Yes — our DHA-licensed nurse draws PSA at your home, hotel, villa or office anywhere in Dubai, usually within 60–90 minutes of booking. Your result is then reviewed by a British-trained GP who calls you to explain it in plain English.
Do I need to fast before a PSA test?+
Most patients do not need to fast for PSA specifically. If we are running a fuller panel (lipids, glucose, insulin) we will advise an overnight fast — our team confirms this when you book.
How quickly will I get my PSA result?+
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from a DHA-accredited laboratory. Your named British GP then calls you personally with the interpretation and a written wellness plan — not a PDF you have to decode alone.
Is PSA covered by insurance?+
Most premium UAE and international insurers reimburse — we provide a fully coded invoice at the visit. Reimbursement typically arrives within 5–10 working days.