CHROMOGRANIN A

Also known as: Chromogranin A

What you need to know about study CHROMOGRANIN A

Sample type Serum
Delivery time 6 business days
Do I need to fast? No

What is this study and what is it for?

Follow-up or surveillance of patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors. Helps diagnose carcinoid tumors. Aid in the diagnosis of other neuroendocrine tumors, including pheochromocytomas, medullary thyroid carcinomas, functional and nonfunctional islet cell, and gastrointestinal amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation tumors, and pituitary adenomas. A possible complement in the prediction of results and follow-up in advanced prostate cancer.

What type of sample is needed?

Serum

Preparation / Instructions

No special indications

Delivery time

6 business days

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