About Carcino Embryonic Antigen (cea) Lab Test

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Carcinoembryonic Antigen test is performed on a sample of blood to measure the level of Carcinoembryonic Antigen in blood. It is performed to detect Colorectal Malignancy
Also known as

CEA test, Serum CEA test, Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Serum CEA

No special preparation is needed for CEA. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing CEA. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
CEA is done using Monoclonal Antibody method on a Blood sample.
The normal result for CEA for Carcinoembryonic Antigen is < 3 nanograms/ml for Unisex gender and for All age groups.