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1028. Tumor marker of stomach (CA 72-4)
Description
Gastric tumor marker (CA 72-4) is used to diagnose and monitor stomach, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. It has high sensitivity to mucinous tumors. Recommended in combination with CA 242, CA 19-9, PEA, and CA 125.
When and who needs the test?
- patients with suspected stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer;
- to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and early detection of gastric cancer recurrence;
- in cases of diagnosed mucinous ovarian cancer – to monitor the response to therapy;
- to differentiate between benign and malignant ovarian tumors;
- to assess tumor spread and the presence of metastases.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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