NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
This test covers 7 top protein tumor markers to help discover cancers. This test includes Codes 6106-6112.
Test 6106:
The Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test is predominantly used as a tumor marker to help detect and assess cancers of the liver, testicular, and ovaries.
The Alpha Feto Protein (AFP) test is commonly ordered when:
• Someone is being monitored for cancer recurrence.
• It is suspected that there is liver cancer or certain cancers of the testicles or ovaries.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment for someone who has been diagnosed with liver, testicular or ovarian cancer
Common Conditions:
• Weight loss
• Jaundice
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain and discomfort in the area
• Inflammation
Test 6107:
A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test is a blood test used to assess and manage certain types of cancers, especially cancer of the colon. The test measures the amount of CEA present in the blood.
The Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA) is commonly ordered when:
• Someone is being monitored for cancer recurrence.
• It is suspected that there is colon cancer or other cancers such as medullary thyroid cancer and cancers of the rectum, lung, breast, liver, pancreas, stomach, and ovaries.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment for someone who has been diagnosed with liver, testicular or ovarian cancer
Common Conditions:
• Symptoms of anaemia
• Change of bowel movement
• Bleeding from the rectum
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Abdominal pain
Test 6108:
Cancer antigen 125 short for (CA-125) is a known protein found in ovarian cancer cells. Measurement of the protein using the CA-125 test is used to identify the response to treatment for ovarian cancer.
A physician will specifically order the CA-125 test for a patient to monitor the progress of ovarian cancer. It is essential that a baseline CA-125 test is measured before treatment of ovarian cancer and a follow up test after treatment to obtain the CA-125 level.
Common Conditions:
• Abdominal bloating
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Constantly having to empty your bladder
• Constipation
• Menstrual irregularities
• Fatigue
• Indigestion
• Pain during sexual intercourse
Test 6109:
Cancer Antigen 15-3 short for (CA15-3) is a tumor marker used to monitor the treatment mainly of breast cancer. However, it may be used for colon, lung, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. CA15-3 is found on the surface of many types of cancer cells and shed into the blood stream
A physician will order the CA15-3 test for a patient to mainly monitor the progress of breast cancer. It is essential that a baseline CA15-3 test is measured before treatment of breast cancer and a follow up test after treatment to obtain the CA15-3 level.
Common Conditions:
• Lumps on the breast
• Stress
• Hormone imbalances/change
• Pain
• Loss of hair
• Changes in the breast
Test 6110:
Cancer Antigen 19-9 short for (CA19-9) is a tumor marker used to monitor the treatment mainly of pancreatic cancer. However, it may be used for stomach and thyroid cancer.
CA 19-9 is commonly ordered:
• To monitor for pancreatic cancer recurrence.
• To help differentiate between cancer of the pancreas and other conditions, such as pancreatitis.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment for someone who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Common Conditions:
• Weight loss
• Jaundice
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Loss of appetite
Test 6111:
Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)
Test 6112:
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
About the test kit:
- An authorized blood specimen order form that you take to your local accredited pathology for collection of your blood (Find a pathology near you here).
- A blood specimen test kit for the pathology to use to collect your blood sample
- Complete instructions for taking the test for you and the pathology
- Test results are sent to one of our professional health practitioners within 7 business days for evaluation. Our practitioners contact you with the results and recommendations on any findings via email, mail, or phone.
This test is a blood test kit. A test kit will be posted to you with full instructions including prepaid return postage to the laboratory.
Turn around time 7-10 Business days
