{"product_id":"m2-pyruvate-kinase-m2-pk-2012","title":"M2 Pyruvate Kinase (M2-PK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eM2 Pyruvate Kinase (M2-PK), as measured in faeces, is a tumour marker for colorectal cancer.  Though M2-PK can be elevated in many tumour types, rather than being an organ-specific tumour marker, increased stool (faecal) levels can be used as a early detection of colorectal carcinomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detection of M2-PK does not depend on blood in the stool and is specifically related to changes in tumour metabolism. The M2-PK test is a non-invasive stool test that can be used for the early detection of colorectal cancers and polyps which are known to be the precursors of colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased M2-PK values can sometimes also occur in severe inflammatory diseases which must be excluded by differential diagnosis. If elevated levels of M2PK are present, it is recommended to request more specific tumour marker tests such as (CEA) for bowel cancer, CA 19-9 for pancreatic cancer and CA 72-4 for gastric cancer. This will significantly increase the sensitivity to detect various cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM2PK can be ordered as a single marker or in alliance with a CDSA panel that includes certain GIT markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference:Abdullah M, Rani AA, Simadibrata M, Fauzi A, Syam AF. The value of fecal tumor M2 pyruvate kinase as a diagnostic tool for colorectal cancer screening. \u003cem\u003eActa Med Indones\u003c\/em\u003e. 2012;44(2):94‐99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microbiome Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stool Test Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.34.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eM2 Pyruvate Kinase (M2-PK)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Gastrointestinal-and-Digestive-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastrointestinal and Digestive Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloating, pain or nausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCholecystectomy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastroesophageal reflux symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoose or watery stools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndigested food in the stool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Metabolic-Endocrine-and-Hormonal-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndocrine and Hormonal Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiabetes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypochlorhydria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood intolerances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsteoporosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2012-M2-PYRUVATE-KINASE.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2012-M2-Pyruvate-Kinase-1.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256762236990,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-2012","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_e0757f0a-e335-4a50-b12b-003da1ef7f92.png?v=1787890036","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/m2-pyruvate-kinase-m2-pk-2012","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}