Laboratory Procedure
PSA velocity Audio
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Definitions related to psa velocity:
  • A measurement of how fast PSA levels in the blood increase over time. A high PSA velocity may be a sign of prostate cancer and may help find fast-growing prostate cancers.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A type of PSA assay which compares changes in PSA levels over time. A sharp rise in the PSA level raises the suspicion of cancer. (from Cancer Information Service)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The rate at which a man's PSA level increases over time.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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