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82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CEA level, carcinoembryonic antigen, cancer tumor marker

Immunoassay measurement of carcinoembryonic antigen in serum to screen for and monitor colorectal and other malignancies.

Clinical Context

Used primarily for surveillance in colorectal cancer; elevations also seen in smoking and other malignancies.

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Specialties

PathologyOncologyGastroenterology

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