CEA (Carcino Embryonic Antigen)

🔍 Overview
The CEA test measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen, a protein that may be elevated in certain cancers and some non-cancerous conditions. It is mainly used as a tumor marker for monitoring cancer progression and treatment response.

📋 Test Summary
This test helps to:

• Monitor cancer treatment effectiveness
• Detect recurrence of cancers (especially colorectal cancer)
• Support diagnosis of cancers such as colon, lung, breast, pancreas, and stomach
• Evaluate disease progression
• Assist in follow-up care after cancer treatment

✔ Not used alone for diagnosis
✔ More useful for monitoring known cancer cases

⏱ Reports Within: 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: Adults
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required