Breast Marker Profile Test
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. Cancer markers or tumour markers are proteins produced by the normal cells as well as cancer cells, but are produced in higher levels by the cancer cells. Breast Marker Profile consists of tests to measure the levels of tumour markers in the blood, urine, and other body fluids. This profile test is used with other tests to confirm a breast cancer diagnosis and decide on the best treatment.
Price : ₹ 2,035
The Breast Marker Profile measures CA 15.3, CEA levels in the blood.
- This test is done to monitor patients of breast cancer.
- Serial monitoring is done to compare concentrations before and after treatment to assess effectiveness of treatment given.
- The test can help detect recurrence, metastasis and residual cancer
- This test is not an effective tool for screening as patients with early stages of breast cancer may be negative for this test
- Patients with lumps in the breast or any suspected signs of breast cancer.
- Patients already undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Patients who have completed the treatment to know the disease status.
- Familial history of breast, ovarian or uterine cancers.
- Presence of high risk factors for breast cancer.
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
- CEA test
- CA 15.3 test
