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carcinoembryonic antigen, it is a tumor marker test.
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∙ 12y agoThe CEA is a specialised test to determine the extent of the Colon Cancer. This test is normally carried out in a hospital during a day visit.
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What indication is provided by the CEA test that return cancer is curable?
The CEA test will not separate the two groups.
The CEA is recommended for what patients?
The CEA test is ordered for patients with known cancers.
What information do CEA levels provide about the presence of cancer?
The CEA test is not a screening test for cancer. It is not useful for detecting the presence of cancer. Many cancers do not produce an increased CEA level.
A patient with what condition is most commonly given the CEA test?
A patient with colorectal cancer is most commonly given the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) test to monitor disease progression and response to treatment.
What does CEA levels mean?
CEA is an acronym for carcinoembryonic antigen. Doctors will test the blood for CEA levels if they suspect cancer or to see if cancer treatment is helping.
Is 1.35 on a cea test normal?
A CEA test doesn't have a single "normal" range. The meaning of the test can only be interpreted in conjection with other lab tests, biopsies, signs, and symptoms. Talk with your health care provider about what a 1.35 CEA result means in your specific case.
What complications can occur as a result of a CEA test?
There are no complications or side effects of this test.
What is the carcinoembryonic antigen test?
The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test is a laboratory blood study.
Does a high cea test always means that you have cancer?
yes
What color tube is used for the cea test?
red top
What is the normal range for a cea 125 test?
below 35
What is involved in CEA testing?
Determination of the CEA level is a laboratory blood test. Obtaining a specimen of blood for the study takes only a few minutes. CEA testing should be covered by most insurance plans.
