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J C Cabrera-Abreu1, W S A Smellie, R Bowley
1Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Berkshire and Battle NHS Trust, London, UK.
Abstract:
This 13th best practice review examines tumour marker requesting primary care situations. The review is presented in question--answer format, referenced for each question. This review considers carcinoembryonic antigen carbohydrate antigen 15-3 (Ca15-3) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (Ca19-9). The recommendations represent a précis of guidance found using a standardised literature search of national and international guidance notes, consensus statements, health policy documents and evidence-based medicine reviews, supplemented by MEDLINE EMBASE searches to identify relevant primary research documents. They will be updated periodically to take account of new information.
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