TUMOR MARKER EXAMINATION

A laboratory examination conducted to measure specific substances in blood or body fluids that may be associated with the presence, progression, or activity of tumor cells.

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

(CEA)

CEA laboratory testing is used to evaluate and monitor digestive-related cancers.

CA 15-3

CA 15-3

CA 15-3 laboratory testing is used to evaluate and monitor breast-related cancer.

CA 125

CA 125

CA 125 laboratory testing is used to evaluate and monitor ovary-related cancer.

CA 19-9

CA 19-9

CA 19-9 laboratory testing is used to evaluate pancreatic and digestive-related cancer.