Tumor Marker Profile

6 days

Tumor profile tests look for tumor markers, sometimes called cancer markers, in the blood, urine, or body tissues. Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in the body. Some tumor markers are specific to a particular type of cancer.  

Because tumor markers can also show up in certain noncancerous conditions, tumor marker tests are not usually used to diagnose cancer or screen people at low risk of the disease. These tests are most often done on people already diagnosed with cancer. Tumor markers can help find out whether your cancer has spread, whether your treatment is working, or whether your cancer has come back after you have finished treatment.  

Tumor Profile includes the following tests: 

  •        CancerAntigen125 (CA 125) 
  •        CancerAntigens 15-3 and 27-29 (CA 15-3, CA 27-29)
  •        PSA (prostate-specific antigen) 
  •        CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) 
  •        AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) 
  •        B2M (beta 2-microglobulin) 
  •        Ferritin 

Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125) 

Cancer antigen 125 is a tumor marker for ovarian cancer. This test is used to check whether cancer treatment is working or whether cancer has come back after treatment. 

Cancer Antigens 15-3 and 27-29 (CA 15-3, CA 27-29) 

These cancer antigens are tumor markers for breast cancer. Testing for CA 15-3 and CA 27-29 is 

used to monitor cancer treatment in women with advanced breast cancer. 

PSA (prostate-specific antigen)  

Prostate-specific antigen is a tumor marker for prostate cancer. PSA helps diagnose prostate cancer, monitor prostate cancer treatment, and check whether cancer has come back after the treatment was completed. 

CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen)  

CEA or carcinoembryonic antigen is a tumor marker for colorectal cancer, and some other cancers such as lung, stomach, thyroid, pancreas, breast, and ovary cancer. The test for CEA antigen shows whether a cancer treatment is working or whether cancer has come back after the treatment was finished. 

AFP (alpha-fetoprotein)  

AFP or alpha-fetoprotein is a test that helps diagnose liver cancer and cancers of the ovary and testicles, determine if cancer has spread (the stage of cancer), or if a cancer treatment is working, as well as predicts the chances for recovery.   

B2M (beta 2-microglobulin)  

Beta 2-microglobulin is a tumor marker for multiple myeloma, some lymphomas, and leukemias. 

The B2M test is used to check whether a cancer treatment is working or to predict the chances for recovery. 

Ferritin  

Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates that you have iron deficiency. The test also predicts chances for recovery. 

Instructions: No special preparations required.