no caret 0.1 std test question i think I know the answer

I would call the lab and ask how they report for the specific test. I've had one that just dropped the second digit, so 0.10 and 0.19 were both 0.1. That was an unpleasant discovery.

I told the CEO of our local hospital that the PCa oncologist told me NOT to get my bloodwork done at the hospital but separate clinic since they only did one decimal place - just like your situation 0.1 = range of 0.1 to 0.19 (as stated above).... he was royally pissed off and had the setup changed.

With that in mind , I gave one clinic two request forms - for 2 sets of doctors for the PSA - two vial - same lab - same machine (supposedly) and two different results.... what me worry?

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Bronson /Bunny

Hey tatt2man. thanks for the info. so that means that A std psa test will only report a .1 a.2 a.3 lid that sounds weird. Per 142 suggestion, I attempted to call the lab.but am getting continued busy symbol. So I called the local hospital lab and a very nice lady told me a0.1 means it is a 0.1, I called my old uros nurse she firmly told me it is a 0.1 without the caret, it is detectable, but not an occurrence. My gp's nurse said the same. I am still skeptical of that,but won't quibble.If it is indeed 0.1 I would feel better that they may have left the caret off since it is well below the "normal " psa range that accompanied the document. Bottom line I will take another std test, possibly ultra in 3 mos. If I stop testing , I am giving in to fear and not knowledge. My momentary lapse was a little longer, but Im back on track aliitle coffee and cardio some core work an trust works wonders for me. As you said . What me worry? Hugs and Jugs, back it ya my friend.

I would like to present 2 more points on this issue, Ok ACA's official point of BCR is a 0.2 with 3 consecutive rises after that. For those on a std psa test, that would mean for those next 3 tests, they would have to take ultra sensitive tests. Either that or, if on the std test, that would require a rise first to 0.3--0.4--0.5, as Mr, In-between is not noted. I will leave the point of that to each of you. Im not getting it. 2nd point , and I assure you it is not Pollyyanna thinking, but a Sherlockian deduction.. On my latest test I went thru my GP and was given a std psa screen. The kind we all got before diagnosis. Ok follow my logic. the lab actually told me I was allowed only one of those a year as it was screening, not diagnostic. Allright, they do their thing, see that it is below 0.1, and their " normal range" to the right of the paper says 0.0-6.5. This is my labs range, I saw it on my copy. Since , to the technicians mind, he knows not that I have no prostate. He sees that it is WELL below the top range of 6.5 [here I make the assumption that they are not versed on the age relationship} Leaves out the caret, as to him, { excuse perceived sex bias} whats the point... or whats… a point. This theory is strengthened , as I know from my uro's nurse, she has seen reports come back on std tests as 0.0. Two different tech's with arguably the same protocol, being human, being creative, and breaking said protocol. Post script, I post not to bump, but share something maybe one person will find interesting. For your consideration or DisKardashian. Tee Hee