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MED:Laboratory Tests
Lab Tests
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acid phosphatase | Detects exzyme concentration in the blood; an elevated level is found in men with prostate cancer. |
| alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) | Elevated levels of AFP are noted in patients with testicular and liver cancer. |
| Beta HCG | Specific test to detect the presence of human chorionic gonodotropin (HCG) is present in the blood of patients with testicular cancer. |
| CA-125 | Blood test to detect the presence of cell surface protein produced by ovarian cancer cells; used to confirm a diagnosis of recurrence of cancer. |
| carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) | Elevated levels of CEA are found in the blood of patients with gastrointestinal, lung, and breast carcinomas. |
| prostate-specific antigen (PSA) | Blood test to screen for prostate cancer. Elevated levels indicate the possibility of a tumor or other disease of the prostate. |