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What is a more detailed blood test for prostate other than the PSA?

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What is a more detailed blood test for prostate other than the PSA?

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If you are going in for a prostate exam there is only the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood testing procedure available, as well as the digital rectal exam (DRE), according to out the American Cancer Society. A new DNA testing procedure is being developed for men and may be more accurate and detailed in predicting prostate cancer, according to the website Renal and Urology News.References:Renal and Urology News: DNA Test May Improve Prostate Cancer DetectionAmerican Cancer Society: Can Prostate Cancer Be Found Early?:Medicine Net: Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Causes, TreatmentNational Cancer Institute: PSA TestsResources:Cancer Prostate Foundation: New Tests for Prostate Cancer Might Bring More CertaintyProstate-Specific Antigen Best Practice StatementU.S.