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What is the primary role of PSA in tumor marker testing?
What is the primary role of PSA in tumor marker testing?
- Diagnosing staging of tumors
- Screening for high-risk populations
- Monitoring treatment response (correct)
- Predicting recurrence of tumors
Which of the following tumor markers is most specific for residual disease?
Which of the following tumor markers is most specific for residual disease?
- CA125
- CEA (correct)
- PSA
- Calcitonin
What is the most common method of testing for receptor markers?
What is the most common method of testing for receptor markers?
- Immunoassays
- HPLC
- Enzyme assay
- Immunohistochemistry (correct)
Which of the following tumor markers is used for both screening and monitoring?
Which of the following tumor markers is used for both screening and monitoring?
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What is the typical change in PSA levels after treatment?
What is the typical change in PSA levels after treatment?
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Which of the following genes is associated with high-risk populations for tumor marker screening?
Which of the following genes is associated with high-risk populations for tumor marker screening?
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