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CEA; CARCINO EMBRYONIC ANTIGEN

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EX0312      CEA; CARCINO EMBRYONIC ANTIGEN
Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Give brief clinical history.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
8 hrs 1 week 2 weeks
Method: Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Comment:
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Increased levels of CEA are found in patients with primary colorectal carcinoma and other malignancies like Medullary thyroid carcinoma and Carcinoma of the breast, GI tract, liver, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate. Serial monitoring of CEA should begin prior to therapy to establish a baseline for evaluating possible recurrence. Levels generally return to normal within 1 to 4 months after the removal of the tumor. Smokers show a higher baseline level of CEA.
Doctor Specialty: Oncologist, Gastroenterologist
Disease: Cancer
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Biochemistry
Pre Test Information: Give brief clinical history.