Table 1 Details of further diagnostic workup of men with an elevated PSA.
Men not undergoing subsequent biopsy N = 259 | Men who received a biopsy N = 370 | |
|---|---|---|
Repeat PSA | 72 (28%) | 51 (14%) |
PSA | 3.1 (2.4, 3.6) | 4.6 (3.6, 7.2) |
PSA < 3 ng/ml (% of those with second PSA) | 34 (47%) | 5 (10%) |
Digital rectal exam | 114 (44%) | 333 (90%) |
Abnormal findings (% of those with DRE) | 16 (14%) | 115 (35%) |