Individual tests

AFP is a type of tumor marker produced by cancer cells or normal cells in response to cancer. High levels of AFP can indicate cancer of the liver, ovaries, or testicles. However, other non-cancerous conditions can also increase AFP levels, so this test alone can't fully diagnose cancer.
Albumin is a protein produced by your liver. It helps keep fluid from leaking from your blood vessels into other tissue. Without enough albumin, fluid can leak out of your blood and build up in your lungs, abdomen (belly), or other parts of your body. Albumin also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes. Low albumin levels can indicate liver or kidney disease or a lack of protein.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein produced by various organs. Tissues with higher amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone. Abnormal levels of ALP in your blood can indicate a wide range of health conditions.
ALT is an enzyme produced mainly by the liver. When liver cells are damaged, they release ALT into the bloodstream. Therefore, high levels of ALT in your blood may indicate liver injury or disease.
Amylase is an enzyme that helps you digest carbohydrates. Most of the amylase in your body is made by your pancreas and salivary glands. Too much or too little may indicate a disorder of the pancreas, salivary glands, or another medical condition.
Amylase is an enzyme that helps you digest carbohydrates. Your pancreas and salivary glands produce most of the amylase in your body. Too much or too little may indicate a disorder of the pancreas, salivary glands, or another medical condition.
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme that is found mostly in the liver, but also in muscles and other organs in your body. When cells that contain AST are damaged, they release it into your blood. Therefore, while a high AST level may be a sign of liver damage, it could also possibly be from other organs that contain the enzyme.
This test helps monitor certain cancers during and after treatment and checks for recurrence. It can identify early signs of ovarian cancer in high-risk patients. Some non-cancerous conditions can increase the level of this protein, such as menstruation and uterine fibroids. Certain cancers may also cause an increased level of CA 125, including ovarian, endometrial, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancers.
If your CA 15-3 results are elevated, additional testing is needed to diagnose breast cancer. If the elevation is minimal, you may need to watch, wait, and order a repeat test 4-6 weeks later. The CA 15-3 elevations in non-cancerous conditions tend to be stable over time. If elevation persists or increases, you may need additional testing, such as breast ultrasound, mammography, or a CT scan
The CA 19.9 quantitative test screens for abnormalities related to the pancreas and bile.
Cancer antigen CA72-4 is a tumor marker found elevated in various human malignant tumors, including ovarian, gastrointestinal (i.e., stomach, colon, and small bowel), and pancreatic cancer. It is used to manage metastatic and recurrent cancer and assess antitumor therapy response.
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