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What is serum tumor marker test?
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪrəm ˈtumər ˈmɑrkər tɛst/
serum tumor marker test
Definition
A blood test that measures the amount of substances called tumor markers (or biomarkers). Tumor markers are released into the blood by tumor cells or by other cells in response to tumor cells. A high level of a tumor marker may be a sign of cancer.