Show Tests Available in Columbus, OH area

View

0 items, $0.00

View Cart

  • Choose Tests
  • Create Panel
  • Your Info
  • Payment Info
  • Order Complete

CEA
What's Included?

No special preparation is necessary.

Carcinoembryonic antigen is a test that measures the amount of this protein in blood. CEA is a protein that is found in embryonic tissues. By the time a baby is born, detectable levels in the blood disappear.

Increased CEA levels can indicate some non-cancer-related conditions, such as some forms of inflammation, cirrhosis, and peptic ulcer. Also, smokers tend to have higher CEA levels than non-smokers. Abnormal levels CAN be found in patients without cancer.

When cancer spreads to other organs, CEA levels rise and may be present in other types of bodily fluids besides blood. For example, if CEA is detected in cerebrospinal fluid, this indicates a central nervous system metastasis.

This test may also be used to determine the responsiveness of cancer patients to treatment (to determine if cancer is spreading or going into remission) This test is most useful to follow response to treatment in patients with known cancer.

CLICK HERE for More Detailed Test Information

The CEA is combined with other Tumor Markers in our CancerSafe Tests.

MyMedLab Product ID: 88