What are the tests for osteosarcoma?

The test are X-ray: And magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, computerized tomography (ct) scan, positron emission tomography (pet) scan, bone scan, blood tests and bone biobsy.

Biopsy,radiology,etc: A biopsy is needed to confirm diagnosis, radiology studies including x-rays and MRI of the primary tumor are also needed. Total body bone scan or thallium scan and / or pet will be needed to evaluate for bone involvement in other areas or metastases to bone. A chest ct is often obtained to evaluate for pulmonary metastases as well. Basic lab tests and echocardiogram often obtained pre- therapy.