CEA

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a protein that can be found in certain body tissues and fluids. This test measures CEA levels and is mainly used to monitor cancer treatment, especially colorectal c…

Category: Tumor Markers

Also known as: cea, carcinoembryonic antigen

Reference range: 0–3 ng/mL (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: ng/mL

High values may indicate

High CEA levels may indicate colorectal, pancreatic, lung, breast, or ovarian cancer, as well as smoking, liver cirrhosis, or inflammatory bowel disease.

Low values may indicate

Low CEA levels are normal and suggest no active cancer or significant inflammation.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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