Tumour Panel Test

A tumor is an abnormal growth of the body cells that forms in the body. A tumor can be formed in any place in your body, and it can affect your tissues, skin, bones, organs and glands. Also, it is important to understand that not all tumors are cancerous.

What are the risk factors for tumors?

Tumor can affect people of all ages, including children, young adults, and adults. But, there are some risk factors which can increase your chance of developing tumors. The risk factors include:

• Obesity
• HPV infection
• Smoking and secondhand smoking
• Consuming too much alcohol
• Exposed to benzene or their toxins
• Radiation exposure
• Excessive sunlight exposure
• Have a history of breast cancer or colon cancer
• Lynch syndrome and neurofibromatosis

What is the tumor panel test?

The tumor panel test is the combination of tests, which examine tumor markers in your blood, urine, and body tissues. These tumor markers are a kind of substance which is made of normal or cancer cells in the reaction to the cancer in your body.

These tumor marker test is often recommended for the under mentioned reasons:

• Recommended to the people who have family history of cancer
• For screening of people who are at high risk of developing cancer
• To check whether the tumor have spread to the other body parts
• To monitor your reaction to the treatment
• To find out weather the tumor or cancer have rearise after a successful treatment

When to get tested?

You need this test if you are currently on a cancer treatment, if you have a family history of cancer, and if you are having symptoms of tumors. The symptoms include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Low appetite
• Unintentional weight loss
• Night sweats

What sample does this test require?

Tumor tests require a small sample of blood, which will be drained through a vein in your arm.

Is fasting required?

Yes, you will be required to fast for at least 8 to 10 hours before going for the test. Here fasting indicates that you cannot consume any food and drink except water.

What will be the result interpretation?

These profile tests or panel tests examine several hormones and enzymes in your body. Every tested level’s reference range will be on the test reports for you. But, you should consult with your doctor for the specific interpretation of the test result.