Sample Requirements:
SST tube
Purpose:
Panel of tumor markers for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of various cancers. Includes PSA for prostate, CA-125 for ovarian, CEA for colorectal, AFP for liver/testicular, and CA 19-9 for pancreatic cancer. Interpretation should consider clinical and imaging findings.
Reference Range:
PSA: <4 ng/mL (age-specific interpretation); CA-125: <35 U/mL; CEA: <3 ng/mL (non-smoker), <5 (smoker); AFP: <10 ng/mL; CA 19-9: <37 U/mL. Interpretation varies with clinical scenario and cancer type.