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Chromogranin A

Also known as: CgA
Formal name: Chromogranin A
Related tests: Serotonin, 5-HIAA, Catecholamines, Tumour Markers
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To help diagnose and monitor carcinoid tumours and other neuroendocrine tumours

When to get tested?
When you have symptoms suggestive of a carcinoid tumour such as flushing, diarrhoea, and/or wheezing. When your doctor thinks you may have a carcinoid or other neuroendocrine tumour

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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