PSA Velocity Calculator
Calculate the rate of prostate-specific antigen change (PSA Velocity) over time to evaluate prostate cancer risk progression.
Input Parameters
Enter details for calculation.
PSA Velocity
Expert Tip
A PSA velocity > 0.35 ng/mL/year warrants clinical discussion, particularly when total PSA is between 4 and 10.
Calculation Methodology & Details
Formula
Standardizes PSA rise to a yearly progression rate.
Important Disclaimer
The calculations provided are for educational and general informational purposes only. They do not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.
How PSA Velocity is Calculated
Follow these steps to use this calculator:
Input Tests
Enter PSA values from two separate lab draws.
Enter Interval
Months elapsed between tests.
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ℹ️ About this Calculation
This nephrology and urology clinical calculator evaluates renal function, electrolyte/acid-base equilibrium, urinary excretion kinetics, and urologic disease risk according to KDIGO and AUA clinical practice guidelines.
Variable Glossary
Renal & Lab Metrics
Serum creatinine, urinary sodium/urea, albumin, PSA levels, or ultrasound kidney dimensions.
Diagnostic Indexes
eGFR (CKD-EPI equation), Fractional Excretion of Sodium (FENa %), serum anion gap, and PSA doubling kinetics.
How to Calculate Step-by-Step
Step 1
Enter serum electrolytes, creatinine, or urinary excretion lab values.
Step 2
Specify patient demographic parameters (age, gender, height/weight).
Step 3
View calculated clearance rates, CKD stage classification, or acute kidney injury (AKI) differentiation.