Chapter 16: Male Reproductive System; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

tissue sampling used to identify neoplasia

needle biopsy of the prostate often performed using ultrasound guidance

biopsy of a testicle

insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate the rectum and prostate

blood test used to screen for prostate cancer; an elevated level of the antigen indicates the possible presence of tumor

x-ray of the urethra and prostate

study of semen, including a sperm count, with observation of morphology (form) and motility; usually performed to rule out male infertility

scan of the prostate made after introducing an ultrasonic transducer into the rectum - also used to guide needle biopsy