Is the H-5aii test standard for all bowel polyps???

Recently found a 3cm mass in my bowel and I was asked to do a cronogranin blood test and a 24 hour h5aii urine sample. 

 

I made the mistake of Googling it and have now self diagnosed to the point of panic attack. 

 

Is the 5haii a standard test ???? 

  • Hi Cee.Tee,

    I'm sorry about the mass that's been found in your bowel and for the worry google has caused.

    I hope this information I've found about the chromogranin and the 5-Hiaa tests will make things a bit clearer but if you'd like to discuss this in more detail with one of our nurses, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.

    In the meantime, do try and resist going back on Google as it will only make your fears and worries worse.

    Fingers crossed the results of both these tests bring good news when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator