Test package - oncology and cancer markers for men

What tests are included in the package - oncology and cancer markers for men?

The package - oncology and tumor markers for men includes these tests:

• OB - Passer's Reaction – an indicator of inflammation, which is also worth determining in patients with suspected cancer.
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• Blood morphology – a test to assess overall health.
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• AFP – a test used as an adjunct test in the diagnosis of liver cancer and in monitoring patients with testicular cancer.
• CEA – a marker used mainly in monitoring treatment of colorectal cancer. CEA levels can also rise in hepatitis or pancreatitis, in other diseases such as cirrhosis or benign tumors. CEA levels can also be elevated with cigarette smoking.
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• Total PSA - a key test in the diagnosis of prostate disease. Useful in monitoring the treatment of patients with prostate cancer. It also increases in inflammation or injury to the prostate gland.
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• CA 19-9 – a tumor marker whose elevated levels can be found in pancreatic cancer, as well as in cirrhosis, pancreatitis or cholangitis
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• Lipase - its elevated levels can indicate pancreatic diseases, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
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Who should consider a test package - oncology and cancer markers in men?

Testing package - oncology and tumor markers in men allows monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatment and earlier detection of recurrence after therapy. Tumor marker tests can be performed in people without suspected cancer, but the result obtained should not be considered a diagnosis. They are indicators that point to potential abnormalities.

How to prepare for the test?

The test should be performed on an empty stomach (it is permissible to drink a small amount of water) and before taking medication, unless otherwise instructed by the doctor. The last meal of the previous day should be eaten no later than 6:00 p.m. It is recommended to draw blood in the morning, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. In the case of biotin supplementation, the blood draw should take place at least 8h after taking the last dose of the supplement.

Blood draw should take place at least 8h after taking the last dose of the supplement.

Waiting time for the result: 1 working day*