Which of the following is a blood test for prostate cancer?
A)digital rectal exam
B)Pap smear
C)transurethral resection
D)prostate-specific antigen

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a blood test used to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the level of PSA in the blood, which is produced by the prostate gland. Elevated levels of PSA may indicate the presence of prostate cancer or other prostate conditions, but it is not definitive and further testing may be necessary. Digital rectal exam (A) is a physical exam in which a doctor checks for abnormalities in the prostate gland by inserting a finger into the rectum. Pap smear (B) is a test to screen for cervical cancer in women. Transurethral resection (C) is a procedure used to treat an enlarged prostate, but it is not a test for prostate cancer.

Which of the Following Is a Blood Test for Prostate