Why might someone’s psa levels be elevated For men in their 40s and 50s a psa greater than 2.5 ng/ml is considered too high and for men in their 60s a psa greater than 4.0 ng/ml is considered too high And, is there such a thing as a “dangerously high” psa level
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Urologic surgeon lisly chéry, m.d., weighs in on these and three other frequently asked questions.
Psa is a protein produced by the prostate gland and its levels are measured in blood tests
Psa levels naturally increase with age, and normal ranges vary by age group A high psa level does not automatically mean prostate cancer Other conditions like bph or prostatitis can also cause elevated levels A visual psa guide let’s make these psa numbers crystal clear
The chart below shows what doctors consider normal, borderline, and high psa levels for each age group Think of it as your personal psa roadmap The measurements are in nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml), the standard way doctors measure psa in your blood. It’s been the standard for prostate cancer screening for 30 years
Your doctor will consider many factors before suggesting when to start prostate cancer screening
But he’ll probably start by recommending the psa.
