Overview
What is CYFRA 21.1 (LUNG CANCER) - CANCER MARKERS ?
Cyfra 21.1 is a useful tumor marker in the blood for a certain type of lung cancer namely Non small cell lung cancer. Rising levels indicate spread of the disease. It should not be used as a screening test for the population because many other conditions also increase the levels in blood.

- CYFRA 21-1, LUNG CANCER MARKER, SERUM
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
Provide brief clinical history.
Report Delivery
2nd Working Day
Category
Cancer
Stability Room
8 hrs
Stability Refrigerated
1 week
Stability Frozen
2 weeks
Method
Chemiluminesc
ence Immunoassay (CLIA)/ELISA
Specimen
2 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) Serum
Usage
This assay is useful for predicting early recurrence in women treated for Carcinoma Breast. It is specially useful for serial testing in women with prior Stage II / III breast cancer who are clinically free of disease.