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#Tests and scans

PSA test

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. It can help to diagnose prostate cancer.  Your doctor or nurse takes a sample of your blood. This can be done at your GP practice. They then send this off to a laboratory to check the amount of PSA.  When you have the test You might have a PSA test if you: have symptoms that could be caused by prostate cancer are aged 50 and over and have asked your GP for a test Doctors also check your PSA level as you

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#Tests and scans

FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test)

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a test that looks for blood in a sample of your poo. It looks for tiny traces of blood that you might not be able to see and which could be a sign of cancer. Traces of blood in your poo can be caused by other medical conditions and doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer. But if it is cancer, finding it at an early stage means treatment is more likely to work. This information is about using the FIT test for people who have symptoms that could be caused by bowel cancer. We have separate

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Testing for allergy

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts An allergy can occur when your immune system reacts to substances (called allergens) that are harmless for most people. An allergic reaction can cause mild symptoms, such as a runny nose or itchy eyes, but some people experience a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), which is a medical emergency. Allergies can also trigger conditions such as asthma, hay fever and eczema. Allergy testing can help your doctor understand if an allergy is causing your symptoms. Common allergy tests include skin prick testing and blood tests. What is an allergy? An allergy can be triggered if your immune system reacts to substances (called allergens)

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