PSA – prostate screening
PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein produced exclusively by prostate cells, and its level in the blood is one of the basic indicators of prostate health. The blood draw and the interpretation of the results at our clinic are led by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár. You book without a referral and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
- A PSA blood draw and test, with the result explained to you personally by a urologist
- MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár – a urologist and urologic oncologist who practices at Bory Hospital and is one of the few in Slovakia trained in the da Vinci robotic system
- A fast appointment with no referral, and a discreet approach
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What PSA is – and what the result does (not) mean
PSA is the prostate-specific antigen – a protein produced only in the prostate glands, whose role is to liquefy the ejaculate. A small amount of PSA is naturally released into the blood. When prostate cells are damaged – for example by inflammation, prostate enlargement or a tumour – PSA enters the blood in greater amounts and signals that the prostate needs to be examined.
An elevated PSA is not proof of prostate cancer. The value is also raised by prostatitis, infections of the urogenital system, urine retention or a significantly enlarged prostate, and temporarily also by ejaculation, prostate massage, a rectal examination or intensive cycling shortly before the blood draw. That is why the result is always evaluated by a urologist in context – never the number on its own.
Who the test is for
- Men from age 45 as part of regular prevention – even without any symptoms
- Men from age 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family
- Men with urination problems – a weak stream, frequent or night-time urination
- Patients with an enlarged prostate whom we monitor long-term
- Men who want to know their baseline PSA value for further monitoring
How the test works
1. Booking
You get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days, with no referral and no waiting lists.
2. Blood draw
The blood draw itself takes only a few minutes and is done directly at the office at Bernolákova 9 in Bratislava.
3. Laboratory analysis
We determine the total PSA and, as needed, the free PSA and their ratio for a more precise interpretation.
4. Evaluation by a urologist
The urologist goes through the result with you, explains what it means in your situation and proposes the next steps.
Advantages of PSA screening at Proctocare
A fast appointment
You book with no referral and no long waiting; urgent cases are seen with priority.
Expert interpretation
We do not just look at the number – the urologist takes into account your age, prostate size and the free/total PSA ratio.
Urologic oncology experience
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in urologic oncology and also practices at Bory Hospital.
Discretion
We handle intimate topics sensitively, without unnecessary stress and in the privacy of a separate consulting room.
Everything in one place
Blood tests, ultrasound and, if needed, a prostate biopsy are all provided directly at our clinic.
Preparing for the blood draw
To keep the result from being distorted, follow a few simple rules before the blood draw.
- Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw
- Do not cycle the day before, and avoid prolonged pressure on the perineum
- Do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination or a prostate massage
- If you have an acute urinary tract infection, let us know – it is better to postpone the blood draw
- You do not need to fast; the blood draw is possible at any time of day
What the result means
PSA 0–4 ng/ml
A value within the normal range. We recommend regular checks as part of prevention; the urologist sets the interval.
Elevated PSA
We first rule out inflammation, infection and temporary influences; if needed, we repeat the blood draw after some time.
The free/total PSA ratio
A ratio above 0.25 points more towards a benign cause; the closer it gets to 0.10, the more serious the suspicion.
Persistent suspicion
We recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our office.
How we proceed after the test
- We explain the results to you in person and answer all your questions
- With a normal finding, we set the interval for preventive checks
- With an elevated PSA, we add an ultrasound and other necessary examinations
- If cancer is suspected, we arrange a fusion biopsy and, if needed, prepare you and direct you to a specialised centre
Frequently asked questions about PSA
No. An elevated PSA is only a signal that the prostate may be irritated or damaged – most often by inflammation, prostate enlargement or temporary influences such as ejaculation or cycling. Cancer is only confirmed or ruled out by further diagnostics, or a biopsy if needed.
We usually recommend regular PSA checks from the age of 45, and from 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family. The urologist sets the interval of the checks based on your baseline value.
A normal PSA value ranges from 0 to 4 ng/ml. However, we always evaluate the result in context – your age, prostate size, the trend of values over time and the ratio of free to total PSA all matter.
Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw, do not cycle the day before, and do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination. You do not need to fast.
We first rule out inflammation and temporary influences, repeat the blood draw if needed and add an ultrasound. If the suspicion persists, we recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our clinic.
No. We are a private office with no contracts with insurers; you book directly and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
Related topics
Preventive urological checkup
Comprehensive prevention with ultrasound, PSA and urine testing.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate – the most common cause of urination problems in men over fifty.
Prostate cancer
Early detection significantly increases the chance of successful treatment. Diagnostics and second opinions at our clinic.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book a PSA test
Call +421 948 687 667 or write to us – you get an appointment in Bratislava quickly, usually within a few days.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
PSA – prostate screening
PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein produced exclusively by prostate cells, and its level in the blood is one of the basic indicators of prostate health. The blood draw and the interpretation of the results at our clinic are led by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár. You book without a referral and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
- A PSA blood draw and test, with the result explained to you personally by a urologist
- MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár – a urologist and urologic oncologist who practices at Bory Hospital and is one of the few in Slovakia trained in the da Vinci robotic system
- A fast appointment with no referral, and a discreet approach
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What PSA is – and what the result does (not) mean
PSA is the prostate-specific antigen – a protein produced only in the prostate glands, whose role is to liquefy the ejaculate. A small amount of PSA is naturally released into the blood. When prostate cells are damaged – for example by inflammation, prostate enlargement or a tumour – PSA enters the blood in greater amounts and signals that the prostate needs to be examined.
An elevated PSA is not proof of prostate cancer. The value is also raised by prostatitis, infections of the urogenital system, urine retention or a significantly enlarged prostate, and temporarily also by ejaculation, prostate massage, a rectal examination or intensive cycling shortly before the blood draw. That is why the result is always evaluated by a urologist in context – never the number on its own.
Who the test is for
- Men from age 45 as part of regular prevention – even without any symptoms
- Men from age 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family
- Men with urination problems – a weak stream, frequent or night-time urination
- Patients with an enlarged prostate whom we monitor long-term
- Men who want to know their baseline PSA value for further monitoring
How the test works
1. Booking
You get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days, with no referral and no waiting lists.
2. Blood draw
The blood draw itself takes only a few minutes and is done directly at the office at Bernolákova 9 in Bratislava.
3. Laboratory analysis
We determine the total PSA and, as needed, the free PSA and their ratio for a more precise interpretation.
4. Evaluation by a urologist
The urologist goes through the result with you, explains what it means in your situation and proposes the next steps.
Advantages of PSA screening at Proctocare
A fast appointment
You book with no referral and no long waiting; urgent cases are seen with priority.
Expert interpretation
We do not just look at the number – the urologist takes into account your age, prostate size and the free/total PSA ratio.
Urologic oncology experience
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in urologic oncology and also practices at Bory Hospital.
Discretion
We handle intimate topics sensitively, without unnecessary stress and in the privacy of a separate consulting room.
Everything in one place
Blood tests, ultrasound and, if needed, a prostate biopsy are all provided directly at our clinic.
Preparing for the blood draw
To keep the result from being distorted, follow a few simple rules before the blood draw.
- Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw
- Do not cycle the day before, and avoid prolonged pressure on the perineum
- Do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination or a prostate massage
- If you have an acute urinary tract infection, let us know – it is better to postpone the blood draw
- You do not need to fast; the blood draw is possible at any time of day
What the result means
PSA 0–4 ng/ml
A value within the normal range. We recommend regular checks as part of prevention; the urologist sets the interval.
Elevated PSA
We first rule out inflammation, infection and temporary influences; if needed, we repeat the blood draw after some time.
The free/total PSA ratio
A ratio above 0.25 points more towards a benign cause; the closer it gets to 0.10, the more serious the suspicion.
Persistent suspicion
We recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our office.
How we proceed after the test
- We explain the results to you in person and answer all your questions
- With a normal finding, we set the interval for preventive checks
- With an elevated PSA, we add an ultrasound and other necessary examinations
- If cancer is suspected, we arrange a fusion biopsy and, if needed, prepare you and direct you to a specialised centre
Frequently asked questions about PSA
No. An elevated PSA is only a signal that the prostate may be irritated or damaged – most often by inflammation, prostate enlargement or temporary influences such as ejaculation or cycling. Cancer is only confirmed or ruled out by further diagnostics, or a biopsy if needed.
We usually recommend regular PSA checks from the age of 45, and from 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family. The urologist sets the interval of the checks based on your baseline value.
A normal PSA value ranges from 0 to 4 ng/ml. However, we always evaluate the result in context – your age, prostate size, the trend of values over time and the ratio of free to total PSA all matter.
Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw, do not cycle the day before, and do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination. You do not need to fast.
We first rule out inflammation and temporary influences, repeat the blood draw if needed and add an ultrasound. If the suspicion persists, we recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our clinic.
No. We are a private office with no contracts with insurers; you book directly and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
Related topics
Preventive urological checkup
Comprehensive prevention with ultrasound, PSA and urine testing.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate – the most common cause of urination problems in men over fifty.
Prostate cancer
Early detection significantly increases the chance of successful treatment. Diagnostics and second opinions at our clinic.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book a PSA test
Call +421 948 687 667 or write to us – you get an appointment in Bratislava quickly, usually within a few days.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
PSA – prostate screening
PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a protein produced exclusively by prostate cells, and its level in the blood is one of the basic indicators of prostate health. The blood draw and the interpretation of the results at our clinic are led by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár. You book without a referral and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
- A PSA blood draw and test, with the result explained to you personally by a urologist
- MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár – a urologist and urologic oncologist who practices at Bory Hospital and is one of the few in Slovakia trained in the da Vinci robotic system
- A fast appointment with no referral, and a discreet approach
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What PSA is – and what the result does (not) mean
PSA is the prostate-specific antigen – a protein produced only in the prostate glands, whose role is to liquefy the ejaculate. A small amount of PSA is naturally released into the blood. When prostate cells are damaged – for example by inflammation, prostate enlargement or a tumour – PSA enters the blood in greater amounts and signals that the prostate needs to be examined.
An elevated PSA is not proof of prostate cancer. The value is also raised by prostatitis, infections of the urogenital system, urine retention or a significantly enlarged prostate, and temporarily also by ejaculation, prostate massage, a rectal examination or intensive cycling shortly before the blood draw. That is why the result is always evaluated by a urologist in context – never the number on its own.
Who the test is for
- Men from age 45 as part of regular prevention – even without any symptoms
- Men from age 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family
- Men with urination problems – a weak stream, frequent or night-time urination
- Patients with an enlarged prostate whom we monitor long-term
- Men who want to know their baseline PSA value for further monitoring
How the test works
1. Booking
You get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days, with no referral and no waiting lists.
2. Blood draw
The blood draw itself takes only a few minutes and is done directly at the office at Bernolákova 9 in Bratislava.
3. Laboratory analysis
We determine the total PSA and, as needed, the free PSA and their ratio for a more precise interpretation.
4. Evaluation by a urologist
The urologist goes through the result with you, explains what it means in your situation and proposes the next steps.
Advantages of PSA screening at Proctocare
A fast appointment
You book with no referral and no long waiting; urgent cases are seen with priority.
Expert interpretation
We do not just look at the number – the urologist takes into account your age, prostate size and the free/total PSA ratio.
Urologic oncology experience
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in urologic oncology and also practices at Bory Hospital.
Discretion
We handle intimate topics sensitively, without unnecessary stress and in the privacy of a separate consulting room.
Everything in one place
Blood tests, ultrasound and, if needed, a prostate biopsy are all provided directly at our clinic.
Preparing for the blood draw
To keep the result from being distorted, follow a few simple rules before the blood draw.
- Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw
- Do not cycle the day before, and avoid prolonged pressure on the perineum
- Do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination or a prostate massage
- If you have an acute urinary tract infection, let us know – it is better to postpone the blood draw
- You do not need to fast; the blood draw is possible at any time of day
What the result means
PSA 0–4 ng/ml
A value within the normal range. We recommend regular checks as part of prevention; the urologist sets the interval.
Elevated PSA
We first rule out inflammation, infection and temporary influences; if needed, we repeat the blood draw after some time.
The free/total PSA ratio
A ratio above 0.25 points more towards a benign cause; the closer it gets to 0.10, the more serious the suspicion.
Persistent suspicion
We recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our office.
How we proceed after the test
- We explain the results to you in person and answer all your questions
- With a normal finding, we set the interval for preventive checks
- With an elevated PSA, we add an ultrasound and other necessary examinations
- If cancer is suspected, we arrange a fusion biopsy and, if needed, prepare you and direct you to a specialised centre
Frequently asked questions about PSA
No. An elevated PSA is only a signal that the prostate may be irritated or damaged – most often by inflammation, prostate enlargement or temporary influences such as ejaculation or cycling. Cancer is only confirmed or ruled out by further diagnostics, or a biopsy if needed.
We usually recommend regular PSA checks from the age of 45, and from 40 if prostate cancer has occurred in the family. The urologist sets the interval of the checks based on your baseline value.
A normal PSA value ranges from 0 to 4 ng/ml. However, we always evaluate the result in context – your age, prostate size, the trend of values over time and the ratio of free to total PSA all matter.
Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the blood draw, do not cycle the day before, and do not schedule the blood draw shortly after a rectal prostate examination. You do not need to fast.
We first rule out inflammation and temporary influences, repeat the blood draw if needed and add an ultrasound. If the suspicion persists, we recommend a fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, which we perform directly at our clinic.
No. We are a private office with no contracts with insurers; you book directly and get an appointment quickly, usually within a few days.
Related topics
Preventive urological checkup
Comprehensive prevention with ultrasound, PSA and urine testing.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate – the most common cause of urination problems in men over fifty.
Prostate cancer
Early detection significantly increases the chance of successful treatment. Diagnostics and second opinions at our clinic.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book a PSA test
Call +421 948 687 667 or write to us – you get an appointment in Bratislava quickly, usually within a few days.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk