Breast Cancer Test - Essential

Breast Cancer Test - Essential

Category
Cancer
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 2 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
12+ Years

What Is This Test?

A test panel for breast cancer screening covering 2 parameters, including Ca 15.3, CEA.

Why this test is performed?

Uses tumour markers and related tests to support breast cancer evaluation as advised by your doctor.

Who should take this test?

People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

What's included 2 parameters

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test (1)
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
CA 15.3 (1)
  • CA 15.3
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Frequently asked questions

A package combines related tests in one sample and visit, gives a fuller picture and is usually more economical than booking tests separately.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

This test is meant for women only.

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