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9035. Chromogranin A
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Chromogranin A is a protein synthesized by neuroendocrine cells. Its levels increase in the presence of neuroendocrine tumors (insulinoma, gastrinoma, carcinoid). The test is used to monitor treatment effectiveness, relapses, and prognosis.
When and who needs the test?
Indications for this test:
- diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors:
- insulinoma;
- gastrinoma;
- carcinoid syndrome;
- glucagonoma;
- somatostatinoma;
- growth hormone-releasing hormone-secreting tumors;
- prostate cancer:
- determination of tumor neuroendocrine activity;
- evaluation of the effectiveness of hormone therapy;
- prognostic factor in castration-resistant disease;
- monitoring treatment and detection of recurrence of neuroendocrine tumors.
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...