Cancer Markers
CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
🧪 Sample: Blood
⏱ Results in 24h
About This Test
CEA is a protein used as a tumour marker primarily for colorectal cancer. Also elevated in lung, breast, ovarian, gastric, and pancreatic cancers. Used to monitor treatment response and detect recurrence.
📋 Preparation Instructions
No special preparation required. Smokers have naturally higher CEA levels.