CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test

CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test

CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test: The CA 27.29 tumor marker test measures the blood level of cancer antigens 27.29 and 15-3, which are glycoproteins present on the surface of certain cancer cells and released into the blood stream where they can be detected immunologically; this test is more useful for determining the effectiveness of treatment, rather than for cancer screening.

CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test: Other Names

Other names for CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test include:

• Cancer antigen 15-3

Diseases Associated with CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test:

• Metastatic breast cancer

Basic Information: CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 tumor marker test

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