Eurofins Biomnis code

CYFD

Synonyms

• Cyfra 21-1

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Marker of bronchopulmonary cancer other than small cell cancer: large cell cancer, epidermoid cancer. It may be increased slightly in cases of benign lung disease (tuberculosis, embolism, etc.).

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• aspiration biopsy
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day