AFP
Used as part of liver-cancer risk assessment and disease monitoring.
Wellness & Longevity · Tumor Marker Test
Tumor markers need context—they are not an answer for every cancer
Tumor markers may support diagnosis, monitoring or treatment assessment in some contexts, but an abnormal value does not always mean cancer and a normal value does not exclude all cancer.
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General health information
What is Tumor Marker Test?
A Tumor Marker Test is a blood test for tumor markers—proteins or chemicals produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer—to help assess risk, screen or monitor treatment.
The result cannot confirm a cancer diagnosis on its own and must be interpreted with clinical information and other relevant tests.
Goals of the service
- Define why a marker is being ordered
- Choose a marker that fits the context
- Interpret it with other information
- Plan confirmation or referral when needed
CLINIC-CONFIRMED TESTS
Common tumor markers
A Tumor Marker Test is a blood test for proteins or chemicals produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer. Results may support risk assessment, further investigation or treatment monitoring according to the individual clinical context.
CEA
Used alongside other information when assessing colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.
PSA
Used in prostate-cancer risk screening for men, with age, symptoms and individual risk considered by the doctor.
CA 125
Used to support ovarian-cancer assessment according to symptoms, history and indication.
CA 15-3
Used to monitor breast-cancer treatment or assess recurrence in an appropriate clinical context.
An elevated result does not confirm cancer, and a normal result cannot exclude cancer on its own. Interpretation requires symptoms, history, examination and other relevant tests.
General health information
Who should begin with an assessment?
We begin with a clear clinical question before selecting tests or a program for the individual.
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A specific indication based on history or disease monitoring
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A clinician needs it alongside other information
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A prior result needs systematic follow-up
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Understanding of false-positive and false-negative limitations
General health information
Assessment and planning
Our clinicians consider the marker, reason, symptoms, family history, previous values and supporting tests together with medical history, medicines and individual needs.
01 — History and goals
Review symptoms, conditions, medicines, supplements, allergies, family history and health goals.
02 — Assess necessity
Select only tests or services with a reason, and explain limitations before proceeding.
03 — Interpret and follow up
Review results, response or adverse effects, with confirmation or referral when needed.
General health information
Preparation and follow-up care
Before the service
- Share conditions, medicines, supplements, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Ask about fasting or medicines; never stop prescribed medicine on your own
- Bring previous results and a product list when available
After the service
- Follow instructions specific to the actual test, medicine or product
- Keep results and arrange interpretation in the context of your health
- Contact the clinic for unusual or severe symptoms
The Beautier Clinic approach
THE BEAUTIER WAY
Health care built around information that matters to you
At Beautier Clinic, we select programs according to your history, symptoms, results and health goals—not one formula for everyone.
Assessment first
Programs are selected by history, symptoms and goals rather than one formula for everyone.
Connected planning
Results, health and lifestyle are considered together, with follow-up when needed.
Support in four languages
Our team coordinates in Thai, English, French and Chinese.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Tumor Marker Test
01Does a high tumor marker mean cancer?
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Not always. It must be interpreted with history, symptoms, imaging and other tests.
02Does a normal marker rule out cancer?
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No. Some cancers do not elevate markers and many markers are not suitable for general screening.
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Not sure where to begin?
Talk with our team to coordinate an appointment and prepare for an assessment based on your needs.
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