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TPA (tissue polypeptide antigen) (Serum (s), frozen)

Specimens: 500 µl Serum (s), frozen
Preanalytics/Notes:

As the stability of the sample is limited, please send it in immediately.

Method: CLIA
Dimension: U/l
Set-up: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Duration: 4 days
Indication/Significance:

TPA and TPS are markers of proliferation which are formed in the cell division cycle of normal and malignant cells. They are additional markers (unspecific but sensitive) for ovarian carcinomas and as the case may be prostatic, bronchial and bladder carcinoma.

The parameters are primarily suitable for follow up and therapy control of malignomas that have already been diagnosed.

Each marker can be requested separately.
Interpretation:
Further tests:

Other tumour markers such as CA 125, PSA among others.

Reference range / valuation (openclose)

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