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CA 15.3

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. Breast cancer is the cancer most likely to release CA 15-3, especially in breast cancer that comes back after treatment.

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CA 19. 9

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

This test measures the level of CA19-9. Since CA 19-9 can be measured in blood, it is useful as a tumor marker to follow the course of the cancer

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CA 125

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

A CA 125 test measures the amount of the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in your blood. A CA 125 test may be used to monitor certain cancers during and after treatment. In some cases, […]

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TOTAL PSA

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

PSA, a protein produced by prostate gland cells, circulates through the body in two ways: either bound to other proteins or on its own. PSA traveling alone is called free […]

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AFP

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

It is a protein made in the liver of a developing baby. AFP levels are usually high when a baby is born, but fall to very low levels by the age of […]

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Insulin Free

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Free and total insulin is a test to measure the fraction of insulin that is bound by antibodies and to measure total insulin after the removal of antibodies by special preparation

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LH

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

To evaluate fertility issues, function of reproductive organs (ovaries or testicles), or to detect the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation); to evaluate pituitary function

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Testosterone

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Testosterone is an androgen, or a sex hormone, produced by both males and females. It plays a role in puberty and fertility

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Progesterone

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

To help determine the cause of infertility, track ovulation, help diagnose an ectopic or failing pregnancy, monitor the health of a pregnancy, monitor progesterone replacement therapy, or help diagnose the cause of abnormal uterine […]

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Vitamin D

November 13, 2019| | 1 Min Read

Test done to determine vitamin D concentration in serum whether deficiency or toxicity if on vitamin D supplementation.

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