Help CenterUnderstanding ResultsCan my OncuraKit result change from Normal to Elevated or vice versa between annual tests?
Can my OncuraKit result change from Normal to Elevated or vice versa between annual tests?
Yes — your result can change year to year. A Normal result becoming Elevated in a subsequent year is the most clinically important scenario — it may indicate the early emergence of a cancer signal that was not yet detectable the previous year. This is precisely why annual repeat testing is recommended. An Elevated result becoming Normal in a subsequent year is also possible — it could indicate that the initial elevation was due to a transient biological cause (illness, inflammation) that has resolved, or that the first result was at the borderline and subsequent measurement fell below threshold. Any change in your result — in either direction — warrants discussion with your physician to determine the appropriate clinical response.
Answered by OncuraKit Medical Team·Validated against Yenos Analytical published research·Source studies