Group: Tests for Carcinoid
What does the OctreoScan test show?
October 17, 2015
The OctreoScan is a test which images 85% of carcinoid tumors but is not the best way to show their growth. It does indicate the potential usefulness of Sandostatin (octreotide) treatment when a tumor lights up on the OctreoScan.…
READ MOREAre the 5-HIAA test and the serotonin test conclusive for detecting a carcinoid tumor?
October 17, 2015
It is not 100% certain. In fact, the urine 5HIAA test will miss 50% of cases. Therefore other tests are usually done in conjunction with these tests. Among the most common tests done for diagnostic purposes are blood serotonin and blood chromogranin A. …
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