Blood tests and health screening
Tumour Markers
We hope that you find our comprehensive range
of tumour marker blood tests and screens to be of use. Please do not hesitate
to contact us should you not be able to locate a specific blood
test or health screen.
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health checks and pre-emplyment tests, please visit MediChecks.com's Corporate
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your organisation.
Tumor markers
are substances normally produced in low quantities by cells in the body. Detection
of a higher-than-normal serum level by radioimmunoassay or immunohistochemical
techniques usually indicates the presence of a certain type of cancer. Currently,
the main use of tumor markers is to assess a cancer's response to treatment
and to check for recurrence. In some types of cancer, tumor marker levels may
reflect the extent or stage of the disease and can be useful in predicting how
well the disease will respond to treatment. A decrease or return to normal in
the level of a tumor marker may indicate that the cancer has responded favorably
to therapy. If the tumor marker level rises, it may indicate that the cancer
is spreading. Finally, measurements of tumor marker levels may be used after
treatment has ended as a part of follow-up care to check for recurrence.
However,
in many cases the literature states that measurements of tumor marker levels
alone are insufficient to diagnose cancer for the following reasons: (1) tumor
marker levels can be elevated in people with benign conditions; (2) tumor marker
levels are not elevated in every person with cancer, especially in the early
stages of the disease; and (3) many tumor markers are not specific to a particular
type of cancer; and (4) the level of a tumor marker can be elevated by more
than one type of cancer.
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Regular health checks
together with lifestyle and medical advice for healthy living often provides
peace of mind and could help prevent the development of serious illnesses
and diseases.
Have control of your future health and well-being!
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Please ensure that you understand and agree
to our Terms and Conditions before ordering any
of the blood tests and health screening services provided by MediChecks.com.
For instructions on how to order any of the any of the blood tests and
health screening services on-line click here Ordering
Process or if you wish to place an order for a any of the blood test
and health screen over the telephone please call 08456 029 029
(UK only). Purchases made from outside the UK can be made on +44 115
9890044.
Blood tests and other laboratory tests are
done to help make a medical diagnosis. Blood testing is one of the key
steps in making a medical diagnosis. Laboratory tests including blood
tests can have false positives and false negatives. Interpretation of
blood tests takes knowledge of the underlying disease process and experience.
The blood tests, services and information on this site are not intended
in any way to substitute a medical consultation with your own Doctor.
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