| A | B |
|---|
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) | Secreted in the serum of people with hepatocarcinoma, enodermal sinus tumors, etc...Normally synthesized by the fetal liver and yolk sac. |
| CA 125 | Ovarian carcinoma |
| CA 15-3 | Monitor patients after a masetecgtomy |
| CA 19-9 | Elevated levels have been found in patients with pancreatic, hepatobiliary, colorectal, gastric, hepatocellular and breast cancers. |
| Carcionembryonic Antigen (CEA) | Limited diagnostic value-monitor patients with diagnosed cancer |
| Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) | PSA blood leveles are increased when normal glandular structure is disrupted by tumor inflammation -used as a screening test for prostate cancer |
| Benign tumors | Grow slowly, usually encapsulated and non-spreading |
| Malignant tumors | Usually invade tissues, often re-occur |
| Benign tumors | Have minimal mitotic activity |
| Malignant tumors | Increased number of cells that accumulate |
| Beta-2-microglobulin | multiple myeloma |
| HCG - males | testicular cancer |
| Beta-2-microglobulin | Leukemia |
| Translocation of Chromosome 9/22 | BCR/ABL transfusion gene |
