Fasting: Not Required
Background:
The diagnosis and monitoring of cancer in the sick dog or cat. Unifying a blood marker of abnormal cell proliferation, Thymidine Kinase Type 1 (TK1) and inflammatory marker CRP or HPT (species dependent) into the Neoplasia Index, the Cancer Panel is a Rule-in for neoplasia. This test provides context-sensitive results interpretation and clinical review on all Cancer Panels.
Type-specific cancer panels may be available to improve diagnostic performance in those cases. (GI Lymphoma, Cancer Panel Lymphoma, Pre-Stem Cell Panel).
Clinical Applications:
- Suspected Cancer
- Identified mass
- ADR (Ain't Doing Right)
- Suspicious signs/imaging
- Confirmed Cancer
- Monitor Therapy Efficacy
- Monitor disease progression
- Determine remission & identify early signs of relapse
- Identify metastatic disease
Recommendations:
The Cancer Panel should be performed prior to administration of steroids, chemo, NSAIDs or other therapy whenever possible. Results around the presence of therapy, but please be sure to indicate on the Test Requisition Form any medications at the time of draw.
Repeat testing (monitoring) is suggested at varying time windows depending on the patient status, diagnosis, and application.
- Testing kit is included, shipped to you by uspost
- This test does not include any blood draw fees, or vet/vet tech appointments associated with your veterinary provider. Only the cost of the kit with shipping (to you), and testing are covered with this purchase. Contact your vet before purchase to establish cost and blood draw.
taxes and shipping are included in price. for us shipments only.
