Table 2.
Repeated Biopsy Rates Stratified by Available Risk Factorsa
| Risk factor | PSA at biopsy | PSA, current | DRE | Biopsy result | Age | ConfirmMDx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk, % | 4.1 (2 of 49) | 0 (0 of 49) | 5.9 (6 of 102) | 4.5 (6 of 133) | 4.3 (5 of 117) | 4.3 (6 of 138) |
| High risk, % | 4.5 (4 of 88) | 8.6 (6 of 70) | 0 (0 of 34) | 0 (0 of 5) | 0 (0 of 9) | — |
NOTE: High risk is defined as serum PSA concentrations exceeding 4 ng/mL, abnormal DRE results, nonbenign histopathology of the initial biopsy, and age ≥75 years.
a
Where data are available for patients in the study.
DRE indicates digital rectal examination; PSA, prostate-specific antigen.