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New national guidelines for PSA testing and the early detection of prostate cancer
Australia has new national guidelines for the early detection of prostate cancer. They set out when a PSA test should be offered, how often, and what should happen next if your result is higher than expected for your age.
You can download the full guidelines and a free one-page summary below.
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PSA testing: when should you start?
When you start PSA testing depends on your age and your individual risk factors, such as family history.
The document linked below gives you a plain-language summary on a single A4 page. It shows the testing pathway for each age group, what the PSA action levels mean, and what happens if your result comes back high.
Print it, pin it up, or take it to your next GP appointment.
To learn more about free PSA testing in Australia, click here.
2026 Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer in Australia
The complete evidence-based recommendations, written for health professionals. Covers risk assessment, PSA testing intervals, action levels, referral and investigation.
Supporting materials
Draft documents (2025)
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NHMRC Reviewer Feedback and Response
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