What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample from the arm.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
Why do the analysis?
To differentiate between pancreatic cancer and other diseases; to monitor the response to treatment in pancreatic cancer and for early diagnosis of recurrences.
When to do the analysis?
When the doctor suspects that there may be pancreatic cancer, and during or after treatment for pancreatic cancer.