Berkeleyhealth Prostate Home Rapid Self-Test 1 Pc
The PSA self-test for the prostate gland offers a simple method to check the health of the prostate. This test measures Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels in whole blood samples. PSA is produced by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland, where its main function is to liquefy the seminal fluid and increase sperm motility. PSA also plays a role in dissolving cervical mucus to allow sperm to enter the uterus. Small amounts of PSA are naturally present in the blood of men with healthy prostates. PSA levels rise in cases of prostate diseases, with aging, or after prostate surgery or certain diagnostic tests.
Product Features
- Easy to use.
- Quick results.
- Can be used at home or anywhere else.
- Provides the most accurate results possible.
- No need to visit the laboratory.
Test Principle
The PSA test measures PSA levels in whole blood using selectively functioning antibodies. A positive result indicates higher than normal concentration and a doctor should be consulted.
Usage Instructions
* Wash your hands with soap and water and let them dry. Prepare the necessary materials and open the test kit to extract the pipette. Massage your finger to improve blood flow, open the included lancet by turning the cover 360 degrees. Press the lancet on the fingertip to prick. Press the hand to get a large drop of blood, if you do not get enough blood, continue massaging. Collect the sample using the provided capillary pipette up to the black line (see illustrated instructions in the leaflet). Place the drawn sample in the sample well (S) marked on the test strip. Add two drops of the diluent solution and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.
Warnings and Precautions
- Read these instructions carefully before performing the test. This test is only reliable if all instructions are followed precisely.
- Keep the test out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date or if the package is damaged.
- Follow the procedure exactly, using only the specified amounts of blood and diluent solution.
- Store the test contents at a temperature between 4 and 30 degrees Celsius. Do not freeze them.
- Use the test and lancet only once.
- This test is for external use only. Do not ingest it.
- A single-use diagnostic tool.
- Not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulant medications or those with hemophilia.
- After use, please dispose of all components according to local waste disposal laws. Consult a pharmacist about this.
Waiting Period Before Conducting the Test
- Extended periods on a bicycle - wait one day.
- Sexual intercourse or ejaculation - wait one to two days.
- Urinary catheterization or transrectal ultrasound - wait two to three days.
- Urinary tract infections - wait one week.
Contents
- Test strip and desiccant pouch
- Transparent bag with blood sample pipette
- Dropper with diluent solution
- Sterile lancets
- Alcohol swab
- Instruction leaflet
- Required but not included: Timer
