Purpose of the Test
- Monitoring the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation for breast cancer.
- Early detection of cancer recurrence after treatment completion.
- Tracking advanced or metastatic breast cancer cases.
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Scientific name: Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) Test
This test measures CA 15-3 protein levels in the blood. It is primarily used to monitor treatment response in breast cancer patients and detect potential recurrence or metastasis early.
Service type
Laboratory test
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Venous blood sample collection
- Precise laboratory analysis
- Results report
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Women previously diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Patients currently undergoing oncology treatment protocols.
- Post-recovery follow-up cases to ensure no recurrence.
Result Interpretation
- Decreasing levels often indicate a positive response to treatment.
- Increasing levels may require further imaging or diagnostic tests.
- Results must always be correlated with clinical exams and imaging.
Conditions & Notices
- Not used as a primary screening tool for initial cancer diagnosis
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