What is it?
The Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) Antigen test is a neoplasm marker test. These substances are produced by normal cells of the body at some level. When “new” cells appear, then their more intense metabolism produces these substances at elevated levels.
Young cells can be a result of:
- Tissue regeneration after some destruction – inflammation
- Development of new differentiated pathological or non-pathological tissue
Where Used
It is recommended for use in monitoring disease and treatment, primarily for cervical cancer.
The marker responds to neoplasms in:
- Esophagus
- Lung
- Head and neck
Reference Values – Normal Laboratory Ranges
In adults (18-65 years), indicative values are reported at < 2.5 ng/ml
PREPARATION
Your tests with analytical systems and reagents top quality SIEMENS-USA BECMAN COULTER-USA
For the morning blood draw and
examination, it is proposed :
Simple blood draw at any time of the day (7:30 AM – 7:30 PM).
Restrictions
- no restrictions on food from the previous day
- without restrictions on possible medication intake
- the result is not affected by any existing transient illness – cold
TIME OF RESULTS
Results the next day after 6:00 PM for draws until 11:00 AM.
COSTING
Private cost of individual (S.C.C) test: 50 euros.*
The examination is prescribed at the EOPYY**, with the participation of the examinee as defined in the referral (15%, unless otherwise stated)
*25% discount applies when participating in Check Up
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Appointment
At Check-Up Medicus you can come for a blood draw without an appointment
D-Dimer Test
The D-Dimer test is an essential part of laboratory checkups, aiming to detect the presence of blood clot fragments, particularly in cases of suspected thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. D-Dimers are proteins produced when a blood clot dissolves, and high levels of these proteins can indicate increased blood clot activity and a higher risk of thrombosis.
This test is crucial for the prevention and diagnosis of various health conditions, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), strokes, and other clotting disorders.
D-Dimer tests are often performed on patients with symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, leg pain, sudden bleeding, or any other signs that suggest possible blood clot activity. Additionally, it is used to monitor patients at high risk for thrombosis, such as those in intensive care, with heart disease, or who have recently undergone surgery.
This is particularly important in situations where blood clots pose a severe health risk, such as in heart disease, cancer, strokes, and other clotting disorders.
D-Dimer testing can be conducted using various methods, including immunochemical tests and molecular tests. Immunochemical tests are commonly used due to their ease and rapid results, while molecular tests can provide more precise outcomes.
In any case, detecting high levels of D-Dimers may lead to further investigation and evaluation by a physician to assess the risk of thrombosis and take appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures. Thus, the D-Dimer test is a significant tool in diagnosing and managing clotting disorders and related complications.