Cancer of unknown primary origin laboratory findings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]
Overview
Overview
There are no specific diagnostic laboratory findings associated with cancer on unknown primary origin; however, certain abnormal laboratory findings may help in locating the primary origin of the tumor.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
There are no specific diagnostic laboratory findings associated with cancer on unknown primary origin; however, certain abnormal laboratory findings may help in locating the primary origin of the tumor.
- CBC
- Iron deficiency may be a sign of gastric or colorectal cancer causing blood loss
- Urinalysis
- Hematuria may point towards bladder cancer
- Liver function tests
- Fecal occult blood test
- PSA
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