Chromogranin A Serum Test

Link copied!

The Chromogranin A Serum Test is used as a tumor marker and detects neuroendocrine cancers.

LabCorp

Sample Report Compare

Test Code:

140848

CPT Code(s):

86316

Methodology:

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation is required.

Test Results:

3-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD

The chromogranin A (CgA) test is used as a tumor marker. . It may also be used to detect the presence of other tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells.

Fractionated catecholamine measurement is useful in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and its differentiation from essential hypertension.

Catecholamines Blood Test, Fractionated

catecholamine blood test measures the amount of the hormones in your body and includes: Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine and Total Catecholamines.

Serotonin Blood Test

The Serotonin Blood Test is ordered to help diagnose and monitor treatment for a serotonin-secreting carcinoid tumor.