Mesomark assay
Mesomark Assay
The Mesomark Assay (pronounced: me-so-mark as-say) is a blood test used primarily in the diagnosis and monitoring of malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium).
Etymology
The term "Mesomark Assay" is derived from the words "meso", short for mesothelioma, and "mark", referring to the biomarker it detects. "Assay" is a term used in pathology to describe the testing of a substance.
Procedure
The Mesomark Assay measures the levels of Soluble Mesothelin-Related Peptides (SMRPs) in the blood. SMRPs are released into the bloodstream by mesothelioma cells. An elevated level of SMRPs can indicate the presence of mesothelioma, but it is not definitive proof. The test is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic methods such as imaging tests and biopsies.
Related Terms
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma: A type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium).
- Soluble Mesothelin-Related Peptides (SMRPs): A type of biomarker released into the bloodstream by mesothelioma cells.
- Biomarker: A measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.
- Imaging tests: Medical procedures that allow doctors to see inside your body for clues about a medical condition. Examples include X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans.
- Biopsy: A medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mesomark assay
- Wikipedia's article - Mesomark assay
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