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It is important to understand that serial CEA measurements, which means several done over a period of time, are the most useful.
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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.
Patients with what non-standard treatment may benefit from CEA testing?
Patients who are most likely to benefit from nonstandard treatments, such as bone marrow transplants, may be determined on the basis of CEA values, combined with other test results.
How is CEA testing used after cancer treatment has been completed?
CEA tests are also used to help detect recurrence of a cancer after surgery and/or other treatment has been completed.
A patient with what condition is most commonly given the CEA test?
The CEA test is most commonly ordered when a patient has a cancer of the gastrointestinal system.
What does CEA mean in blood?
CEA = carcinoma embryonic antigen
How does CEA testing prove valuable in detecting recurring cancer?
A rising CEA level may be the first sign of cancer return, and may show up months before other studies or patient symptoms would raise concern.
How does early testing indicating increases in CEA levels impact the cure rate in return cancer?
Unfortunately, this does not always mean the recurrent cancer can be cured.
When was CEA Cesta created?
CEA Cesta was created in 1965.
What is CEA Technologies's population?
CEA Technologies's population is 260.
When was Cea serin created?
Cea serin was created in 1997.
How tall is Melinda Cea?
Melinda Cea is 5' 2".
What nicknames does Melinda Cea go by?
Melinda Cea goes by Mel.
