SCC-TA4 antigen - aspiration biopsy

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Eurofins Biomnis code

SCCD

Synonyms
  • SCC
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • TA 4
  • TA4 antigen
Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Squamous Cell Carcinoma antigen (a sub-fraction of the TA4 fraction) is a marker for squamous cell carcinoma: high levels are suggestive of endocervix involvement and lower levels of other localizations (the lung, the esophagus, the head, the neck, the anal canal or the skin).

Preanalytics
  • 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

Chemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day

Testing Laboratory

Contact(s)
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