Tumour Marker " Early Diagnosis Saves Lives"
Tests Parameter:
PSA, Ca19.9, AFP, CEA
This package has tests to check for :
· Prostate-specific antigen (PSA): an elevated level may be a sign of prostatitis and prostate cancer
· Ca19.9 Marker: Pancreatic Cancer, Gall Bladder Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer, Gastric Cancer
· AFP: Cancer of Liver, Cancer of Testes, Cancer of Brain, Cancer of Mediastinum, Cancer of Blood
· CEA: Cancer of Large Intestine, Rectum
Why tumour marker tests are done
Tumour marker tests are done to: look for cancer in people who have a strong family history of a particular cancer but don’t have symptoms (screening)
Process :
The lab technician will collect blood sample from the patient.
This will be processed in a lab and the report provided usually within 24 hours.
Who should take this test :
All adults (above age 18) should take this test (or equivalent) at least once an year.
Fasting not mandatory.