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Micro CTC Inspection

What is micro-CTC testing?

Simply put, it is an improved version of CTC testing .
Micro-CTC testing uses a special antibody called "CSV: cell surface vimentin antibody" developed by MD Anderson Cancer Center, a cancer research and treatment facility in the United States, to detect with extremely high accuracy only the highly malignant "mesenchymal cancer cells" that have undergone epithelial-mesenchymal transition among CTCs. Because "mesenchymal cancer cells" have the ability to invade and metastasize, by detecting the presence of these cells in the blood, it is possible to confirm whether cancer has progressed anywhere in the body or the risk of it progressing in the future.

Features of Micro CTC Inspection

Only blood is collected, so there is little strain on the body

It only takes about five minutes to draw blood, and the results are available in about a week.

High accuracy in detecting "mesenchymal cancer cells"

Specificity: 94.45%.

Useful information for determining whether cancer is suspected

Cancer is diagnosed when abnormal findings are found through imaging tests, etc., and a definitive diagnosis is made by taking cells (biopsy) from the abnormal area and conducting a pathology test. However, if a biopsy is difficult or the abnormality is in a risky area, a definitive diagnosis may not be possible. In such cases, micro-CTC testing can provide the material to determine whether or not there is cancer.

 

Minimally invasive and enables checking for signs of recurrence

Postoperative recurrence checks are performed using imaging tests such as PET and CT scans, but these involve the risk of radiation exposure. Micro-CTC testing does not pose the risk of radiation exposure and can detect early signs of recurrence, making it possible to address the issue at an early stage.

Micro CTC testing is recommended for the following people:

  • People in their late 30s who are worried about cancer specific to women

  • Managers and busy business people with big responsibilities

  • People with a family history of cancer who are worried about cancer

  • Elderly people at high risk of cancer

  • Those who have had cancer surgery for less than 5 years

Fees (private medical treatment)

198,000 yen (tax included) per session

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