Cancer screening tests are used to detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear, increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival.
| Test | Marker | Commonly Associated Cancers |
|---|---|---|
| CEA | Carcinoembryonic Antigen | Colon, Lung, Breast |
| CA 125 | Cancer Antigen 125 | Ovarian |
| CA 19-9 | Cancer Antigen 19-9 | Pancreatic, Gallbladder |
| AFP | Alpha-Fetoprotein | Liver, Testicular |
| PSA | Prostate-Specific Antigen | Prostate |
| Beta-hCG | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin | Testicular, Germ cell |
| CA 15-3 | Cancer Antigen 15-3 | Breast |
| Calcitonin | — | Thyroid (Medullary) |
| LDH | Lactate Dehydrogenase | Blood cancers, lymphoma (non-specific) |
PSA Test – Prostate Cancer (Age 50+ or 45+ if family history)
Colonoscopy / Stool Occult Blood – Colon Cancer (Age 45+)
Chest CT (Low Dose) – For heavy smokers (Lung Cancer)
Mammography – Breast Cancer (Age 40+)
Pap Smear + HPV Test – Cervical Cancer (Age 21–65)
CA-125 + Ultrasound (TVS) – Ovarian Cancer (if high risk)
Colonoscopy / Stool Test – Colon Cancer (Age 45+)
Oral Cancer Screening – For tobacco users
Ultrasound Abdomen – Liver, Kidney masses
Chest X-ray or CT – For chronic smokers
PET-CT / MRI – Only when symptoms or risk are high
🧪 Cancer Marker Screening Panel
Includes: CEA, AFP, CA 125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, PSA (Men), Beta-hCG
Sample Type: Blood
Fasting: Not required
Report Time: 24–48 hours
Ideal For: Family history of cancer, preventive health check, unexplained weight loss/fatigue
People aged 40+
Family history of cancer
Smokers, alcohol users, or poor lifestyle
People with unexplained symptoms (bleeding, lumps, chronic cough, fatigue, weight loss)
4-6 hours of fasting required but Overnight fasting is preferred. During fasting only plain water is allowed. Urea &. Creatinine report is Required within last 15 days. Diabetic patients should have light breakfast 4 to 6 hours before the test time on the day of test, and must take the advised medications prescribed. It is important NOT TO MISS the diabetic medication in the morning of the test date. DO NOT TAKE INSULIN on the day of the test, before the test. Must inform us about your diabetic history for us to plan needful for your test. Please carry old report/CD. One attendant mandatory fo
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