CTC Test

Detect Early, Treat Smarter: The Power of the CTC Test

A Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Test is a simple blood test used to detect cancer cells that have broken away from a tumor and are moving through the bloodstream. This test helps us detect cancer early and keep track of how it’s spreading.

WHAT IS CTC?
Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) are cells that are shed from tumors into the bloodstream. They function as seeds for metastases. This can happen at a very early stage of cancer development. Detecting CTCs can help to know the risk of micro-metastasis early.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR A CTC TEST?

• Having a personal or family history of cancer.
  
• Having a high level of tumor markers, or when the value is in the gray area.
  
• Being a heavy smoker or having hepatitis B or C.
  
• Testing positive for stool occult blood.
  
• Having an abnormal mammogram or abnormal papa-nicolaou test.
  
• Being interested in detecting cancer at a very early stage.
  
• Undergoing cancer treatment to assess effectiveness and prognostication.
  
• Recovering from post-cancer surgery.

CTC TEST ADVANTAGES

• Being minimally invasive.
  
• Requiring only a small sample of blood.
  
• Avoiding radiation exposure.
  
• Allowing multiple monitoring over time.
  
• Offering high sensitivity and extreme specificity, second to none.

CTC TEST PROCEDURE

• Consultation
  
• Drawing Blood
  
• Analyzing Data
  
• Sending Report

Small Sample, Big Impact!

CTCs can help assess prognosis post-surgery with high accuracy, providing valuable insights into cancer progression and treatment effectiveness.