Question

which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic lab test?
a std
b bph
c turp
d psa

Explanation:

• STD: Stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, which is a medical condition, not a lab test.
• BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a medical condition (enlarged prostate), not a lab test.
• TURP: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure, not a lab test.
• PSA: Prostate - Specific Antigen. It is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. Measuring PSA levels in the blood is a common diagnostic lab test used to screen for prostate cancer and monitor prostate health.

Answer:

D. PSA