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Laboratory Studies

Alkaline Phosphatase

Urinalysis

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Renal Function Tests

Urine chemistry (protein or albumin) tests to measure the output of the kidneys

Liver Function Tests (LFT)

Visit the Lab Tests page of the Diagnostic Tests module for more information.

Suggested Citation

SEER Training Modules: Laboratory Studies. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 01 January 2026. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.