This is a molecular biology test to help you determine whether a biopsy is really needed (a urine screening test that determines high or low risk of developing prostate cancer).
The test for prostate cancer gene 3 (PCA3) is a molecular biology test. It does not replace the prostate specific antigen (PSA) evaluation. The PCA3 is an additional tool to more easily determine whether a prostate biopsy is needed to diagnose prostate cancer in men with suspected prostate cancer. PCA3, unlike PSA, is specifically related to prostate cancer, which means that it is only produced by cancerous prostate cells and it is not influenced by the size of the prostate. Therefore PCA3 is better than PSA at differentiating cancer from benign or non-cancer related prostate diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (i.e. an enlarged prostate) or prostatitis (prostate infection). The PCA3 test provides very useful information, in addition to that obtained from the PSA, to help determine whether a prostate biopsy is really necessary.
Dr. Marois is a urologist who is not a member of the Régie de l’Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ). As such, if you require his professional services, you will have to pay directly the Cliniques Marois for the services rendered.
Cancellation Policy:
To ensure the smooth running of the clinics aa well as a minimum of courtesy towards other patients and staff members, we ask you to notify us 48 hours in advance for cancelling an appointment, 5 working days for cancelling a minor surgery in the office and 21 working days for major surgery at the CMC. If these deadlines are not respected, a cancellation fee of 50% of the service will be charged.
Change of appointment:
We understand that events occur and schedules change, so we ask patients to give us at least a 24-hour notice for any changes of appointment. We will be happy to reschedule another one for you. Failure to provide such notice within this timeframe will result in a $ 100 fee.
Thank you for your understanding.