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How much blood is needed for a tumor marker test?
Tumor marker tests usually require 5-10 mL of blood.
What are the specific blood tests for colon cancer?
A CEA is a tumor marker for colon cancer
What was the first tumor marker?
The Bence-Jones protein is secreted into the urine where it can be measured. It was the first tumor marker identified.
What is a common ovarian tumor marker?
M2-PK is a new tumor marker for ovarian cancer with a sensitivity of approximately 70%
What does serial measurement for tumor markers mean?
Conclusions based on tumor marker tests are seldom based on one test result but on a series of test results, called serial measurements. A series of increasing or decreasing values is more significant than a single value.
What is carcinoembryonic antigen?
It is a tumor marker for cancer of the colon and rectum
What is the meaning of -ceas?
carcinoembryonic antigen, it is a tumor marker test.
Why are tumor marker tests controversial?
Because they lack specificity and accuracy, their use is limited. False positives can cause emotional distress and fear. It is not yet determined if there is a savings of life or money with testing.
Which tumor marker is used as a screen for choriocarcinoma?
Human chorionic gonadotropin
What type of tumor marker is PSA?
PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland and can be overproduced in prostate cancer. It is perhaps the best tumor marker in use because of its tissue specificity, meaning that it is produced only by the prostate.
What is AFP tumor Marker test?
AFP : alpha feto protein. This is the main tumour marker used in germ cell tumours, i.e. testicular, ovarian and teratoma. AFP also is the most specific and ideal tumor marker for primary carcinoma of liver (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
What is a tumor marker?
Tumor markers are substances, usually proteins, that are produced by the body in response to cancer growth or by the cancer tissue itself.
