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Posted 30 Oct 2026 at 19:35

Hello,

I did one of the antigen tests online while testing my testosterone yesterday.

today the DR called me and said I have a high PSA 13.7 (should be 2.5).

I’m 40 years old and worried about this as have a family.

Ive called my GP and hope to get a retest this week.

anyone else experienced this?
thanks

User

Posted 30 Oct 2026 at 23:21

Hi Twm

I don’t have the personal experience you are seeking ( click my name or roundel to see my story) but I do know that there can be a variety of reasons for an elevated reading. Riding a bike, sexual activity, infection can all affect the readings for instance.
It will be interesting to see how your GP approaches this but the test you have will hopefully get them thinking about doing one for you.

There can be differences between different lab results- it is usually a good idea to stick with one lab for consistency.

I know it is difficult but you need some firm data which will give you a better picture.

Again I am not familiar with online testing so cannot comment on the efficacy of these services, perhaps others can comment?

And do please let us know how you are getting on.

Wishing you well

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

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Posted 30 Oct 2026 at 23:39

Young to have PCa at 40 but can happen. However, it could be you have a UTI, greatly enlarged Prostate (BPH) or another reason why PSA is quite High. I think you are right to get another PSA test and if still high a Urine Test, preferably cultured rather than dip version. A referral to Urology for further investigation and an MRI might well follow. Even if you were shown to have PCa, being young and with a PSA of 13.7, it would most likely be at an early stage and curable. People are diagnosed with quite a wide range of PSA so that doesn't tell much because at your reading it could be due to several things. Meanwhile, try not to panic.

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Barry

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Posted 31 Oct 2026 at 03:54

Hi, Twm.

Welcome to the forum, mate.

As others have suggested an elevated PSA level can be caused by many non cancerous conditions including, UTIs, enlarged prostate (Benign Hyperplasia/BPH) or prostate inflammation/infection (prostatitis)

On the other hand it could indicate prostate cancer, which may prove to be clinically significant.

Is this the first PSA test you've ever had? It is a trend of elevated rises rather than a single reading which can be more telling.

I always thought it was wise to leave at least three or four weeks, sometimes even longer before having a PSA retest to give chance for any infections to clear. Presumably your doctor intends checking you out for these possible non cancerous conditions.

It's natural to always fear the worse. But try to stay calm whilst they test for the cause of your moderately high PSA. Even IF it's PCa, at least its been caught early, which makes it much easier to treat.

Please keep us updated and good luck, mate.👍

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