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Overview
The laboratory findings associated with colorectal carcinoma are the following: CBC, FOBT, serum CEA and CA 19-9 concentration, serum iron concentrations, serum vitamin B12 and folate concentrations, liver function tests, and pulmonary function tests.
Colorectal Cancer Laboratory Findings
- Complete blood count and differential count - anemia
- Fecal occult blood test(FOBT) - demonstrates occult bleeding from the intestines
- Serum carcino-embryogenic antigen (CEA) and CA 19-9 - elevated concentrations are associated with large tumor masses, and have a poor prognosis
- Low serum iron levels
- Individuals with microcytic anemia over 50 years of age are suspected of having colorectal cancer[1]
- Low serum vitamin B12 and folate levels
- Hypercalcemia - with metastasis to the bone
Test for Metastasis
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Abnormal pulmonary function tests
The tumor marker CA-125 is sometimes checked, since this can predict advanced stage disease.[2]
References
- ↑ Zhu, Amy; Kaneshiro, Marc; Kaunitz, Jonathan D. (2010). "Evaluation and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Gastroenterological Perspective". Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 55 (3): 548–559. doi:10.1007/s10620-009-1108-6. ISSN 0163-2116.
- ↑ Dotters DJ. Preoperative CA 125 in endometrial cancer: is it useful? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000;182:1328-34. PMID 10871446.