Short Name: CA19.9Sample required: SerumResult Time: 2 HR Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a protein that exists on the surface of certain cells. CA 19-9 does not cause cancer; rather, it is a protein that is shed by the tumor cells, making it useful as a tumor marker to follow the course of the
Read moreShort Name: CA15.3Sample required: SerumResult Time: 2 HR Carbohydrate Antigen 15-3 is a circulating glycoprotein, produced by breast cells. It is produced by a gene that is often over-expressed in cancerous breast tumors, leading to an increased production of CA 15-3. This test is useful for monitoring treatment and to watch for breast cancer recurrence.
Read moreShort Name: CA125Sample required: SerumResult Time: 2 HR Carbohydrate Antigen 125 (CA 125) is a protein present on the surface of most, but not all, ovarian cancer cells. Small quantities of CA 125 are produced by normal tissues throughout the body and by some other cancers. This test is primarily used to monitor therapy during
Read moreShort Name: CALPQSample required: StoolResult Time: 2 HR Fecal Calprotectin is an indicator of the presence of neutrophils in stool and is not specific for IBD. Other intestinal ailments including GI infections and colorectal cancer can result in elevated concentrations of calprotectin. The diagnosis of IBD cannot be established solely on the basis of a
Read moreShort Name: CA-SUSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Urinary calcium levels aid in understanding how the kidneys handle calcium in certain disease states involving calcium balance, including diseases of the parathyroid gland. It is also essential in the medical evaluation of kidney stones. HIGH levels are associated with primary hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, sarcoidosis, bone metastases,
Read moreShort Name: CA-24Sample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Urinary calcium levels aid in understanding how the kidneys handle calcium in certain disease states involving calcium balance, including diseases of the parathyroid gland. It is also essential in the medical evaluation of kidney stones. HIGH levels are associated with primary hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, sarcoidosis, bone metastases,
Read moreShort Name: CaSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Calcium is required for the proper functioning of muscle contraction, nerve conduction, hormone release, blood coagulation, and formation of bone. It is primarily regulated by the actions of the parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and calcitonin. Half of the calcium in the blood is free and is metabolically
Read moreShort Name: CALCSample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid gland. It is involved in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood, in phosphorus metabolism, and in inhibiting bone breakdown (resorption). The calcitonin test is primarily used to help diagnose C-cell hyperplasia
Read moreShort Name: C1-ESTRSample required: Citrate PlasmaResult Time: 3 Days C1 esterase inhibitor is a protein synthesized primarily by hepatocytes, and found in the fluid part of the body that controls C1, the first component of the complement system. It is a member of the serpin family of proteases, as are alpha-antitrypsin, antithrombin III, and angiotensinogen.
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