Tumor / Cancer Marker Profile Test
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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. Cancer 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 cancer diagnosis and decide on the best treatment.
Price : ₹ 6,304
The Cancer Marker profile measures the CEA, CA 19.9 and Chromogranin A levels in the blood.
- The test is useful for the initial screening of cancer
- In cancer patients to know the severity of the disease
- To know the stage of cancer as well as the metastasis status
- Monitor the treatment effectiveness
- To know the relapse status.
- Patients already undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Patients who have completed the treatment to know the disease status.
- Familial history of cancers.
- Presence of high risk factors for 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.
