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Are There Free PSA Tests Available?

Aging men may show interest in certain cancer screenings, including PSA tests. Current recommendations advise annual screenings for men over the age of 50. For those men with higher prostate cancer risks, such as family history and ethnicity, screenings may be recommended at an earlier age.

  1. What is a PSA test?

    • Lab technicians measure the amount of prostate-specific antigen or PSA in a blood sample. The amount of PSA in the blood offers doctors insight into your specific prostate cancer risk.

    Typical Cost

    • For some patients, including those on Medicare, their insurance plans cover the entire cost of yearly prostate cancer screenings. PSA tests administered in a doctor's office generally cost patients the amount of their copay and lab fees. Depending on insurance coverage, these costs may range from $20 to $100 or more.

    Free Programs

    • Various programs, such as the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Zero Cancer, offer free PSA tests. These programs operate mobile units and encourage interested parties to fill out application forms to bring the testing programs to their specific cities.

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