Carcinoembryonic Antigen CEA Test in Trombay
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein normally found in embryonic stage. Its concentration in blood increases in certain tumors i.e., colorectal cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma, breast, gastrointestinal tract, liver, lung, ovarian, pancreatic and prostatic cancers.
It is often used for monitoring colorectal & gastrointestinal cancer patients and their response to treatment
An example of a tumor marker used to track cancer is CEA. An embryonic stage glycoprotein called CEA is typically present. In certain tumors, such as colorectal cancer, medullary thyroid carcinoma, breast, gastrointestinal tract, liver, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostatic cancer, its blood concentration rises.
It is frequently used to track patients with gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer, as well as their treatment response.
Written by: Dr Kavitha A , MBBS,MD Pathology
Carcinoembryonic Antigen CEA Test Price in Trombay
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The price of Carcinoembryonic Antigen CEA Test in Trombay is ₹ 950
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Frequently Asked Questions
Primarily to monitor cancer treatment, including response to therapy and recurrence; as an indicator of the amount of cancer or size of tumour present (tumour burden) and to assist in cancer staging; rarely as follow up to a positive screening test for cancer, to know whether the level falls to normal (indicating that the cancer was likely removed) after treatment for the cancer.
This test will be recommended for you if you have been detected with cancer of:
- Bladder
- Breast
- Rectal
- Lung
- Ovarian
- Pancreatic
- Stomach
- Thyroid
A protein that is present in certain tissues of a developing baby (foetus) is carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). It drops to a very low level by the time a baby is born. CEA is normally present at very low levels in the blood but may be elevated with certain types of cancer in adults. The evaluation which helps individual to diagnose cancer is measured in this test.
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