Table 1 PSA, PSA density and free/total PSA levels in Group A
From: Prostate-specific antigen increase after urethral catheterisation: fact or myth
Parameter | Before catheterisation | I day after catheterisation | 3 days after catheterisation | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PSA (ng/ml) | 1.08 ± 0.12 | 1.42 ± 0.24 | 1.37 ± 0.25 | > 0.05 |
Free/total PSA | 28.65 ± 2.21 | 28.15 ± 2.10 | 28.35 ± 1.9 | > 0.05 |
PSA density | 0.045 ± 0.003 | 0.057 ± 0.008 | 0.053 ± 0.007 | > 0.05 |