The absolute numbers which are considered normal vary from one laboratory to another. Any results reported should come with information regarding the testing facility's normal range.
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.
Hey! You are Abnormal! So you should Know the answer in your question!!!Hoe!By: Xhorxhia Papa
But it does not give clear-cut information. The results of a CEA test are usually considered along with other laboratory and/or imaging studies to follow the course of the disease.
The results of a CEA study should be interpreted with caution. A single test result may not yield clinically useful information. Several studies over a period of months may be needed.
The CEA test will not separate the two groups.
The CEA test is ordered for patients with known cancers.
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.
No, fasting is not required for a CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) test. It is a simple blood test that can be done at any time of the day.
The references are <5 micrograms/L So anything above that would be abnormal.
carcinoembryonic antigen, it is a tumor marker test.
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.
The normal range for CA 125 test results can vary slightly among laboratories, but generally falls between 0 and 35 U/mL. Elevated levels of CA 125 may indicate conditions such as ovarian cancer, but further testing is needed for a definitive diagnosis.