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₹1,560View detailsCarcino Embryonic Antigen
The Carcino Embryonic Antigen or CEA test is used to measure the level of CEA, a protein that can be present in higher amounts in certain types of cancers, particularly the adenocarcinoma of the large intestine and rectum (colorectal cancers). However, it may...
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The Carcino Embryonic Antigen or CEA test is used to measure the level of CEA, a protein that can be present in higher amounts in certain types of cancers, particularly the adenocarcinoma of the large intestine and rectum (colorectal cancers). Howeve...
Understanding Carcino Embryonic Antigen
Carcinogenic embryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein typically produced during fetal development but is present at very low levels in healthy adults. Higher CEA levels can indicate the presence of certain types of cancer, but non-cancerous conditions, such as inflammation, smoking, infections, and disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and some benign tumors can also influence them.
Your doctor may recommend the Carcino Embryonic Antigen test to monitor if cancer has sprea...
What does Carcino Embryonic Antigen measure?
The Carcino Embryonic Antigen or CEA test is used to measure the level of CEA, a protein that can be present in higher amounts in certain types of cancers, particularly the adenocarcinoma of the large intestine and rectum (colorectal cancers). However, it may also be used to monitor other cancers, such as breast, lung, thyroid, and pancreatic cancer.
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