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My MO at Johns Hopkins uses regular PSA test (Labcorp undetectable is < 0.1). When I asked him why he didn't use the ultra sensitive test he said, 1) the ultra sensitive tends not to be accurate a low numbers and the results can fluctuate, 2) the PSA would have to rise above 0.1 before it would trigger possible additional testing i.e. another PSMA PET. Makes sense to me. I've had enough anxiety without watching an ultra sensitive test yoyo and not do anything about it.

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VancouverIslandHiker | @vancouverislandhiker | Jun 18 9:24am

Here in Canada I think you need a PSA of over 0.4 to get a good reading on the PSMA PET scan . Our PSA tests in Canada is the ultra sensitive one. Last one for me was 0.056 , prior to that I had 0.072 . I cant see what I did different . I have had surgery and 22 sessions of EBRT ( no hormones or chemicals) about 2 years after surgery. Had surgery 3 years ago. I feel well , and go hiking 4-6 times a week here on Vancouver Island . God Bless to all !

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