ScheBo® • Tumor M2-PK™ ELISA stool test

Biomarker “M2-PK” in stool as a marker for colorectal polyps and tumours for improved colorectal cancer prevention

With ScheBo^® • Tumor M2-PK™ stool test makes it possible to detect colorectal polyps and colorectal tumors. The test is independent of occult blood.

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Die M2-PK is a modern enzyme biomarker and has been identified as the key enzyme in polyps and intestinal tumours. The enzyme M2-PK is completely independent of the presence of blood in the stool. M2-PK is specific for the altered metabolic activity of cells (direct procedure). Non-bleeding polyps and intestinal tumours are also detected, as the M2-PK is independent of blood.

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The ScheBo^® • Tumor M2-PK™ stool test is a sandwich ELISA with two monoclonal antibodies that recognize the M2-PK enzyme in a highly specific manner. The following applies to the detection of M2-PK in stool samples:

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Sample material: tiny stool sample

The benefits of ScheBo^® • M2-PK™ stool tests are:

• high sensitivity
• high specificity
• independent of occult blood
• Bleeding and non-bleeding intestinal polyps, especially those >1 cm, are recorded
• bleeding and non-bleeding bowel tumors are discovered
• no sensitivity to food
• no special diet required
• no false results due to hemorrhoids or other bleeding in the intestines
• A single pea-sized stool sample is sufficient
• available both at the doctor and in the pharmacy
• Can be used in combination with the stool sample extraction system ScheBo^® • Master Quick Prep™

When should M2-PK be determined in stool:

• Colorectal cancer screening

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