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International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS)

The International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS) is used to assess lower urinary tract symptoms in men. It is most commonly used to quantify the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

Questionnaire

This health category includes questionnaire data concerning urinary symptoms.

Measurements

Mandatory: N/A

Non-mandatory: N/A

Laboratory

Mandatory: N/A

Non-mandatory: N/A

When included in the same product as the IPSS, prostate examination findings and PSA results are incorporated into the interpretations.

Interpretations

Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses, measurements and laboratory results.

🟢 Green flag: Indicates none or mild symptoms

🟡 Amber flag: Indicates moderate symptoms

🔴 Red flag: Indicates severe symptoms