Proteo® test (ultra-early cancer risk test)
What is Proteo® Test (ultra-early cancer risk test)?
The Proteo® test uses just one drop of blood to detect cancer from stage 0. When cancer develops in the body, minute amounts of cancer-related substances that dissolve into the blood are measured and quantified using the Proteo®, a new biochip, and the risk of cancer is classified and assessed into three levels: A (low risk), B (needs observation), and C (high risk)*.
The Proteo® test has the advantage that the measured values show clear differences, making it easy to interpret and extremely unlikely to result in a false positive.
Not only can it be used as a tool for early detection of cancer, but it can also be used as a useful test for assessing the risk of progression, recurrence and metastasis, and the effectiveness of treatment.
*Proteo® is used to assess the risk of cancer, but does not provide a definitive diagnosis. Even if the test is rated A, it does not completely deny the possibility of developing cancer. Also, even if the test is rated B or C, it does not necessarily mean that the cancer will develop. There are cases where the cancer will not develop, or where the test result is due to a cyst, fibroma, polyp, fatty liver, etc.
Cancers targeted by Proteo® testing
The Proteo® test (ultra-early cancer risk test) targets the following solid cancers:
Pancreatic cancer
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Stomach cancer
Liver cancer
Colon cancer
Tongue cancer
Thyroid cancer
Kidney cancer
Uterine cancer
Ovarian cancer, etc.
Proteo® Testing Method
The test requires a very small amount of blood (30 microliters) taken from the fingertip or other source.
If another blood test is being done at the same time, some of the blood may be used to perform the test.
It is a safe testing method with little physical burden as it is not affected by food, etc.
Precautions for Proteo® Testing
Precancerous lesions may be found, and the aim is to prevent them from developing into cancer by treating them.
This test is used to assess the risk of cancer, but does not provide a definitive diagnosis.
It does not detect cancer with 100% accuracy.