Tumour Marker Testing

Department

Serology

Walk-In- No Booking Necessary
Description

Tumour markers are substances that can be found in blood that indicate the presence of

a tumour. They are used in cancer diagnosis, in monitoring and managing cancer.

At ChemScreen Laboratory we offer such test as :

  • PSA ( Prostatic Specific Antigen)
  • BHCG for hydatidiform moles
  • Ca 125 mainly for ovaries
  • CEA mainly for lungs ,
  • Ca19-9 mainly for stomach , pancreas, liver
  • Ca 15- 3 mainly for breast tumours

Note that these tumour markers can be elevated in overlapping tumours.

It is important that you know your numbers.