TPA Tumor Activity Test Booking | Lahalak Platform
A precise laboratory test to monitor treatment effectiveness and detect early tumor recurrence, helping the medical team track the patient's condition and make informed treatment decisions.
Scientific name: Tissue Polypeptide Antigen (TPA) Test
This test measures the concentration of tissue polypeptide antigen (TPA) in blood serum. TPA is a tumor-associated antigen composed of polypeptide chains (TPA-B1, TPA-C1, TPA-M3) derived from the cytoskeleton (cytokeratins 8, 18, and 19) that are released during cell division and proliferation, not exclusively from cancer cells. It is used as a non...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis of tissue polypeptide antigen (TPA) in the blood
- Consult with an oncologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not usually required before a blood sample is taken.
- Inform the doctor or laboratory of any active inflammatory conditions or recent surgeries, as these may affect the result and cause a temporary increase unrelated to cancerous activity.
- To obtain a meaningful reading, it is preferable to have the test performed in the same laboratory using the same method in order to accurately compare the results with each other.
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