TUMOR MARKERS, Page 2

HER-2/neu is a blood test that measures the level of the HER-2 protein, which is associated with more aggressive forms of breast cancer. The blood test for tumor markers serves...

Chromogranin A is a blood test that measures the level of a specific protein secreted by neuroendocrine cells. Elevated levels may indicate the presence of neuroendocrine...

NSE (neuron-specific enolase) is a blood test that measures the levels of the enzyme enolase in nerve cells. The blood test for tumor markers serves only as an indicative and...

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a blood test that measures the level of this antigen produced by the prostate. The PSA test is primarily used for diagnosing and monitoring...

The ROMA index (Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm) is a blood test used to assess the risk of ovarian cancer in women with suspicious adnexal (ovarian) masses. The blood...

S-100 is a blood test that measures the level of the S-100 protein, which is found in nerve cells and melanocytes. The blood test for tumor markers serves only as an indicative...

SCC (squamous cell carcinoma antigen) is a blood test that measures the level of an antigen associated with squamous cell carcinomas. The blood test for tumor markers serves...

The thyroglobulin test is a laboratory procedure that measures the level of thyroglobulin in the blood. Thyroglobulin is a protein produced by the thyroid gland that serves as a...

TK (thymidine kinase) is a blood test that measures the level of an enzyme associated with cell division. Elevated TK levels can indicate tumor cell growth, making this test...

TPA (Tissue Polypeptide Antigen) is a blood test that measures the level of this antigen, produced by certain tumor cells. The blood test for tumor markers serves only as an...

TPS (Tissue Polypeptide-Specific Antigen) is a blood test that measures the level of a specific protein linked to cell division, particularly in certain cancers such as breast...

The β2-microglobulin blood test measures the level of this protein, which is part of the surface molecules of many cells and present in body fluids. The blood test for tumor...