9206. Tumor marker protein S-100
Description
S-100 is a specific protein in the nervous tissue. Its levels rise sharply with various lesions of the nervous system (trauma, inflammation, hemorrhage, etc.). An increase in its levels is also observed with the development of melanoma of the skin.
The test is used to diagnose malignant melanoma of the skin, the presence and degree of damage to the nervous system, Alzheimer's disease, disease prognosis.
When and who needs the test?
In oncology – for the diagnosis of melanoma and other malignant tumors.
In neurology:
- in the presence of a traumatic brain injury;
- with asphyxia of the newborn, neurodegenerative diseases (for example, Alzheimer's disease).
In cardiology – with heart failure and acute ischemia.
In rheumatology in the presence of:
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- psoriasis;
- other autoimmune diseases.
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...