Urology report explainer
Type the numbers from your report to see what they usually mean, and when you should show it to a urologist. Prepared by the team of Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar, urologist in Lucknow. This is general information, not a diagnosis.
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Choose your report: PSA · Urine routine and microscopy · Semen analysis
PSA (prostate specific antigen)
PSA is a blood test for the prostate. It goes up with age, an enlarged prostate, infection and, sometimes, cancer.
Enter age and PSA to see the usual range.
For a reliable PSA test
- Avoid sex and long cycling rides for 2 days before the test.
- Wait about 6 weeks after a urine infection, a catheter or a prostate biopsy.
- Tell the doctor if you take finasteride or dutasteride for the prostate: they lower the PSA by about half.
- Compare results from the same lab when you can.
Read more: prostate cancer · enlarged prostate
Urine routine and microscopy
Tick what your report shows as abnormal (often printed in bold or marked H).
Tick a finding to see what it means.
- Blood you can see, or clots
- Fever with pain in the back or side
- Cannot pass urine
Read more: urine infection (UTI) · kidney stones
Semen analysis
Compare your values with the lower reference limits of the World Health Organization (WHO, 2021). Leave out any value your report does not have.
Enter one or more values to compare.
Read more: how to prepare for a semen analysis and read the report · male infertility
Reference ranges differ a little between labs. Always go by your doctor’s advice.
Questions about reports
What is a normal PSA level?
PSA rises with age. Usual upper limits are about 2.5 ng/mL in the 40s, 3.5 in the 50s, 4.5 in the 60s and 6.5 in the 70s. A value above the limit is a reason to see a urologist, not proof of cancer.
Can a urine infection raise PSA?
Yes. A urine or prostate infection can raise PSA a lot for a few weeks. The test is usually repeated about 6 weeks after the infection has been treated.
What do pus cells in a urine report mean?
More than about 5 pus cells per high-power field suggests inflammation, most often a urine infection. If infections keep coming back, a urine culture and an ultrasound are the next steps.
Is one bad semen analysis enough to know?
No. Results change a lot from one test to the next. If a value is low, the test is repeated after about 2 to 3 months, with 2 to 7 days without ejaculation before each test.
Can I send my report for an opinion?
Yes. Send a clear photo of the report on WhatsApp to +91 94525 28526 and the team of Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar will reply with a first opinion and whether you need a visit.
Book a consultation with Dr. Aditya P.S. Sengar
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