At-home health test
PSA (Prostate) Test
PSA is a protein produced by the prostate. A raised level can have several causes — an enlarged prostate, infection, recent exercise or ejaculation, as well as prostate cancer — so PSA is a starting point for further assessment, not a diagnosis on its own. Your results are delivered to you directly by Randox. If you would like them explained, you can book an optional follow-up consultation with an IMC-registered Global Health doctor from €45.
At-home health test
- Sample type: Blood — QuickDraw upper-arm collection kit (no finger-pricking)
- Results in: 2–3 working days from arrival at the lab
- Reviewed by: Doctors registered in Ireland
- Delivery: Test kit shipped to your address
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What this test covers
Inside the PSA (Prostate) Test
- 01Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Why get tested
Reasons to take this test
- 01Aged over 50, or over 45 with a family history of prostate cancer
- 02Urinary changes — frequency, urgency, a weak stream, or getting up at night
- 03You would like a baseline PSA reading to track over time
- 04Following up a previous PSA result at home
How it works
How it works
- 01
Order your kit
It is posted to your address with everything you need in the box — collection device, instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
- 02
Collect your sample
Place the QuickDraw device on your upper arm and follow the instructions. No finger-pricking, and the collection itself takes a few minutes.
- 03
Activate and post it back
Register your kit online so the laboratory can match your sample to you, then seal the prepaid envelope and drop it at any post box.
- 04
Get your results
Randox delivers them to you digitally once the laboratory has finished. A doctor consultation to talk them through is optional, from €45.
Before you test
What to know before testing
Rest for 48 hours first
Avoid vigorous exercise, cycling and sexual activity for 48 hours before collecting — each raises PSA temporarily and can push a normal result over the line.
After an examination or infection
Wait at least 48 hours after a digital rectal examination, and six weeks after a prostate biopsy or urinary infection.
Drink water beforehand
On the morning of collection, drink plenty of water. Being well hydrated improves circulation and makes it easier to collect a clean sample.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there anything to avoid before a PSA test?
Yes. For 48 hours before collecting your sample, avoid ejaculation, vigorous exercise and cycling, and do not test within six weeks of a prostate biopsy or a urinary infection. Each of these can raise PSA temporarily.
Does a raised PSA mean cancer?
No. PSA rises for several benign reasons, including an enlarged prostate and infection. A raised result means the next step is a medical assessment, not that cancer is present.
Is this a finger-prick test?
No. The kit uses a QuickDraw collection device placed on your upper arm, so there is no finger-pricking. Step-by-step instructions are included.
How long do results take?
Randox reports results 2–3 working days after your sample arrives at the laboratory. Activate your kit and post it back the same day you collect the sample.
Is a doctor's review included?
No. The price covers the kit and its laboratory analysis, and your results come to you directly from Randox. A follow-up consultation with an IMC-registered Global Health doctor is booked separately, from €45.
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From €57 · per test kit
Medical disclaimer
Test results are reviewed by a doctor registered to practise in Ireland. This page is general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.