Tumour markers
Tumour markers are a group of molecules in serum that are elevated in various malignancies and are often used to monitor treatment response as well as alert for potential progressive disease when in remission.
Commonly used markers include:
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Biochemistry
- tumour markers
- serum
- AFP
- amylase
- beta-hCG
- CA 19-9 elevation
- CA 27-29
- CA-125 elevation
- CEA
- chromogranin A
- C-reactive protein
- human epididymis protein 4
- lactate
- lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- lipase
- PAPP-A
- parathyroid hormone
- prostate specific antigen (PSA)
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vitamins
- fat-soluble vitamins
- water-soluble vitamins
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