Match the tests or procedures with their descriptions:
-Blood test for the presence of an antigen related to prostate cancer

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The PSA test is specific for prostate cancer, as it measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in the blood.

Answer: C 
 CA-125 is a blood test used to detect the presence of a tumor marker associated with ovarian cancer.

Answer: H 
 Core needle biopsy is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of tissue from a suspicious area, which can be examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells.

Answer: A 
 Beta-HCG test measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin in the blood, which can be an indication of certain types of cancer, such as testicular cancer or ovarian cancer.

Answer: D 
 CEA test measures the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen in the blood, which can be an indication of the presence of certain types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer.

Answer: E 
 Estrogen receptor assay is a test used to determine whether a breast cancer tumor is estrogen receptor positive, which can help guide treatment options.

Answer: F 
 Exfoliative cytology is a procedure where cells are scraped from a suspicious area and examined under a microscope for signs of cancer

Answer: G 
 Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine the abdominal organs for signs of cancer or other abnormalities.

Answer: J 
 Staging laparotomy is a surgical procedure used to determine how far cancer has spread by examining nearby lymph nodes and organs.

Answer: B 
 Bone marrow biopsy involves using a needle to remove a small sample of bone marrow, which is then examined under a microscope for signs of cancer.

Match the Tests or Procedures with Their Descriptions