Cancer Test in Pune Near You - Profiles, Prices, How to Book

Cancer Test Price List, Pune

What is a Cancer Test?

Most cancer tests are simple blood tests. They check the level of certain substances in the blood, called tumour markers. The body or a tumour releases these substances, and their level often increases when cancer is present. A cancer blood test measures these markers to help screen for cancer, monitor treatment and check for recurrence — alongside scans and a biopsy where needed.

Which Blood Test Diagnoses Which Cancer?

When Should You Consider a Cancer Test? (Warning Signs)

Speak to a doctor about cancer testing if you notice any of these persistent, unexplained symptoms:

• Unexplained weight loss or persistent fatigue:
• A new lump or swelling anywhere in the body:
• A change in bowel habits, or blood in the stool:
• Difficulty or pain passing urine (men):
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding or bleeding after menopause (women):
• Persistent bloating, abdominal pain or loss of appetite:
• A persistent cough, hoarseness or difficulty swallowing:
• A sore, ulcer or mole that does not heal or changes in appearance:

Cancer Tests for Women (by organ)

Reference values shown are indicative and may vary with the testing method — your report always shows the exact normal range used.

Cancer Tests for Men (by organ)

Reference values shown are indicative and may vary with the testing method — your report always shows the exact normal range used.

Blood Tests (Tumour Markers)

How it's done: a single blood sample, drawn at our Camp lab or at your home. Preparation: most tumour markers need no fasting; for a PSA test avoid ejaculation and vigorous cycling for 48 hours, and for a stool occult blood test your doctor may advise a 3-day diet change. Turnaround time: most tumour marker reports are ready the same day or the next day.

Scans — Mammography, Ultrasound & Others

Imaging scans are usually advised alongside cancer blood tests and are performed at a radiology/imaging centre. Mammography (breast): a low-dose breast X-ray, no special preparation, takes about 20–30 minutes. Ultrasound (USG) of the abdomen or pelvis: painless; an abdominal scan may need 6 hours of fasting and a pelvic scan a full bladder. CT, MRI and PET-CT are used to stage cancer and check for spread. Turnaround time: imaging reports are usually available the same day.

FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)

How it's done: the pathologist inserts a thin needle into a lump (for example in the breast, thyroid or a lymph node) and draws out a few cells for examination. Preparation: none, and no fasting. It takes only a few minutes and causes minimal discomfort. Turnaround time: the report is typically ready in 1–2 days.

What is Histopathology?

Histopathology is the study of tissue under a microscope. A small piece of tissue (a biopsy) or a surgically removed specimen is processed, thinly sectioned, stained and examined by a pathologist to confirm whether cancer is present, identify its type and grade, and guide treatment. At Pathofast every specimen is reported by our in-house pathologist, Dr. Bhargav Raut, MBBS, DCP (Pathology).

Our Histopathology Tests

• Histopathology – Biopsies — Rs.1600:Histopathology - Biopsies
• Histopathology – Small Specimen — Rs.2600:Histopathology Small Specimen
• Histopathology – Large Specimen — Rs.3700:Histopathology Large Specimen
• Bone Marrow Biopsy — Rs.1900:Bone Marrow Biopsy

Histopathology by Organ / Specimen

We report histopathology and offer a second opinion on biopsies from every major organ. Explore our specimen-specific pages:

What is Cytology (FNAC)?

Cytology is the study of individual cells, rather than a whole tissue block. FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) uses a fine needle to draw loose cells from a lump for examination. It is quick, minimally invasive and needs no anaesthesia, and it is commonly used to assess lumps in the breast, thyroid, lymph nodes, salivary glands and other superficial swellings — often the first step in deciding whether a lump is benign or cancerous.

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Table of locations in Pune for Cancer Tests with prices