CARCINOID TUMOR PANEL Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Carcinoid tumors are a type of neuroendocrine tumor that can occur in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, stomach, and intestines. These tumors can produce hormones and chemicals that can cause various symptoms and complications. To diagnose carcinoid tumors and monitor their progression, healthcare providers may recommend a Carcinoid Tumor Panel test. In this blog, we will discuss the cost, symptoms, and diagnosis of the Carcinoid Tumor Panel test.
Cost of the Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test
The cost of the Carcinoid Tumor Panel test can vary depending on the location, laboratory, and other factors. In India, the average cost of the test is around INR 13000. However, the cost may be higher or lower depending on various factors. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider and the laboratory to get an accurate estimate of the cost.
Symptoms of Carcinoid Tumors
The symptoms of carcinoid tumors can vary depending on the location and size of the tumor. Some of the common symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Flushing of the skin
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Unexplained weight loss
These symptoms can also be caused by other conditions, so it is important to consult with your healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis.
Diagnosis of Carcinoid Tumors
To diagnose carcinoid tumors, healthcare providers may recommend various tests, including:
- Physical examination and medical history
- Blood tests to measure hormone levels and other markers
- Imaging tests, such as CT scans, MRI, and PET scans
- Endoscopy or colonoscopy to examine the digestive tract
- Biopsy to collect tissue samples for analysis
The Carcinoid Tumor Panel test is a type of blood test that measures various markers that can indicate the presence and severity of carcinoid tumors. The test can help healthcare providers diagnose carcinoid tumors, monitor their progression, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.
Conclusion
The Carcinoid Tumor Panel test can be a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring carcinoid tumors. The test can provide important information about the presence and severity of the tumor, which can help healthcare providers develop an effective treatment plan. If you are experiencing symptoms of carcinoid tumors, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
At DNA Labs India, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests, including the Carcinoid Tumor Panel test, to help healthcare providers diagnose and manage various conditions. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you.
| Test Name | Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST AND 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1u0192??2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Proton pump inhibitor medications should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to sample collection. Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection. |
| Test type | Endocrinologist |
| Pre-test Information | Proton pump inhibitor medications should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to sample collection. Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection. |
| Disease | Disorders of Endocrine System |
| Method | HPLC-EC, TRACE |
| Purpose | *5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid), 24 Hour Urine *Chromogranin A *Serotonin (5-HT), Serum |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:NA, Frozen: 2 WEEKS |
| Fasting | Proton pump inhibitor medications should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to sample collection. Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection. |
| Get Reports | Sample Tue by 9 am; Report Fri |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 13000 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 13000 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
