Investigation Name:Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen

Alias or Abbreviation:SCC Ag

Accreditation:

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Lower Reference Range Limit:0 ng/dL

Upper Reference Range Limit:150 ng/dL

Units:ng/dL

Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt

Test Code:SCC

Sample Type:

Collection Conditions / Other Information:LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube, store at 4°C, send 1st class.

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry, Ground Floor Oncology, Charing Cross Hospital,Fulham Palace Road, London,W6 8RF (Tel. 0203 311 1234 )

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Further information:Several studies have shown that serum SCC levels reflect the extent of disease in women with cervical squamous cell cancer, and can be useful as an adjunct in predicting prognosis, detecting recurrence and monitoring disease status.
At initial diagnosis, approximately 60 % of patients have elevated levels of SCC. SCC antigen has been studied in other squamous cell malignancies, including those of the lung, oesophagus, head and neck, anal canal and skin. In general, a pattern similar to that seen with squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is seen with these tumours.

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266