The analysis gives us the opportunity to talk about inflammatory processes in the prostate and about the reserve capacity of the gland. Sometimes the laboratory assistant is able to consider pathogenic microorganisms (for example, Trichomonas) in the secretory contents of the prostate.
The analysis of the secretion of the prostate gland allows you to track the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment, and normal analysis indicators will indicate a complete cure of the sick body.
For patients with chronic prostatitis, doctors recommend having a prostate test at least twice a year, it helps to find out the real state of the prostate gland and the nature of seasonal exacerbations diseases.
With the help of the analysis of the prostate, it is possible to assess the functioning of the prostate gland, to determine the presence of inflammatory processes in it (prostatitis).
Procedure for submitting prostate secretions for analysis
The procedure is performed by a urologist who massages the prostate gland. A drop of secretion released from the prostate is collected on a glass slide. The doctor easily squeezes a drop of secretion from the glans penis.
The analysis procedure can be carried out at any appointed time.
The secretory fluid is examined under a microscope:
- it is checked for the presence of infectious diseases (by the method of microbiological research);
- assess the presence of lecithin grains;
- checked for the presence of bacteria and viruses;
- count the number of leukocytes.
Deciphering the analysis of the secretion of the prostate
The amount of secretory fluid normally ranges from 4 ml (approximately one to two drops).
Of course, it is not always possible to obtain the required material. In this case, the first portion of urine obtained after the massage is examined. During massage, secretory fluid enters the bladder, so urine contains a lot of prostatic juice.
A normal secret looks like a viscous, thick, whitish consistency, with a weak alkaline reaction (the pH level reaches 8.5), there is a specific smell of spermine, the number of leukocytes can reach 2800 in 1 μl. Their number increases during exacerbations of inflammatory processes, however, medical experience shows that an increase in the number of leukocytes directly depends on the technique of material sampling and on impurities in the urethra.
Erythrocytes are found in a single number. They enter the secretory fluid during vigorous prostate massage. An increase in their number indicates neoplasms or inflammatory processes.
Macrophages observed with prolonged, inflammatory processes or with stagnation of secretory fluid.
Amyloid bodies represented by a thickened, secretory secretion of the gland. They have a layered structure and an oval shape, in a normal state they do not occur. Their finding on stagnation of secretory fluid in the prostate gland, which is typical for adenomas and chronic inflammation.
Lecithin grains - a characteristic secretory product of the prostate epithelium. Lecithin grains give the secret a milky white appearance. In a normal state, the secretory fluid is rich in lecithin grains. With a decrease in their number and an increase in the number of leukocytes, tumors begin to form, and inflammatory processes develop.
Bettcher Crystals appear during the drying of the secretion on the slide and have no diagnostic value.
Retention syndrome is observed with stagnation of secretions and occurs in diseases of the prostate adenoma.
We would like to bring to your attention one characteristic review about the analysis of prostate secretion.
Pauline:
For a long time I advised my husband to go for an ultrasound of the prostate gland, and now, finally, he did. It turned out that he was diagnosed with prostatitis there. We only went to be examined and treated together. Otherwise, you will not achieve much sense. As they say, tested on myself! A high number of leukocytes showed the doctor (and us) the presence of an inflammatory process, but, fortunately, there were not very many of these leukocytes. Well, nothing, cured. Now my husband and I are planning a new pregnancy! And we will succeed! And you are being treated, may good luck be with you!
The cost of tests for prostate secretion in Moscow is about 300 rubles.
