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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
The laboratory findings related with scrotal mass may vary, depending on the cause of the mass. Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of testicular tumors, may include elevated serum tumor markers such as AFP, LDH, or HCG.
Laboratory Studies
Complete Blood Count
Complete blood count (CBC) measures the number and quality of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. A CBC is done to check the general health of the patient.[1]
Blood Chemistry Tests
- Blood chemistry tests that are used to diagnose the cause of scrotal mass include the following:[1]
- Liver function tests, or a liver panel, may be done to find out what is causing abdominal pain or discomfort. High levels of certain substances in the blood may mean that seminoma has spread to the liver.
- Kidney function tests are used to check how well the kidneys are working. They are often done, before and after orchiectomy.
- Blood chemistry test are often done in preparation for evaluation of scrotal mass where they create a baseline, used to compare future levels.[1]
Tumor Marker Tests
- Serum tumor marker tests are generally used to check the response to cancer treatment. They can also be used to diagnose testicular cancer as the cause of scrotal mass.[1]
- The tumor markers that may be measured for evaluation of scrotal mass include:[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Diagnosis of testicular cancer. Canadian cancer society 2016. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/testicular/diagnosis/?region=on. Accessed on March 2, 2016
- ↑ Diagnosis of seminoma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminoma. Accessed on March 3, 2016