What is normal PSA by age?

‘Normal’ PSA Levels By Age Chart

Age Range (years)	Baseline Age-Adjusted PSA Levels ng/mL
40 to 49	0 to 2.5
50 to 59	0 to 3.5
60 to 69	0 to 4.5
70+	0 to 6.5

What is normal PSA level?

Decoding a PSA Test The median PSA for this age range is 0.6 to 0.7 ng/ml. For men in their 60s: A PSA score greater than 4.0 ng/ml is considered abnormal. The normal range is between 1.0 and 1.5 ng/ml. An abnormal rise: A PSA score may also be considered abnormal if it rises a certain amount in a single year.

What should you not do before a PSA test?

Ejaculation – You may be asked to avoid any sexual activity that leads to ejaculation in the 48 hours before a PSA test. Anal sex and prostate stimulation – Receiving anal sex, or having your prostate stimulated during sex, might raise your PSA level for a while.

When Should PSA levels be checked?

Men ages 50 to 59 should have their PSA level checked. If the PSA level is 3 ng / mL or higher, men should talk with their doctor about having a biopsy of the prostate. If the PSA level is between 1 and 3 ng / mL, men should see their doctor for another PSA test every two to four years.

What is a normal PSA for a 70 year old?

3.5-4.5: Normal for a man 60-70 yrs. 4.5-5.5: Normal for a man 70-80 yrs.

Why PSA test is not recommended?

Expert guidelines don’t recommend PSA screening in men 70 and older. Because of their more limited lifespan, these men are less likely to benefit from early detection of low-risk cancer. One reason is that there may be simply less time for the condition to become life threatening in most men.

What does a PSA of 6.5 indicate?

Even without any prostate problems, your PSA level can go up gradually as you age. “At age 40, a PSA of 2.5 is the normal limit,” says John Milner, MD, a urologist in the Chicago area. “By age 60, the limit is up to 4.5; by age 70, a PSA of 6.5 could be considered normal.”

Is PSA of 6.4 high?

PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher.