Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Give brief clinical history.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CMIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 – 15 days

Usage: Increased levels of CEA are found in patients with primary Colorectal carcinoma and other malignancies like Medullary thyroid carcinoma and Carcinoma of breast, GI tract, liver, lung, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate. Serial monitoring of CEA should begin prior to therapy to establish a baseline for evaluating possible recurrence. Levels generally return to normal within 1 to 4 months after removal of tumor. Smokers show a higher baseline level of CEA.

Specialty: Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

Disease: Cancer

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: Give brief clinical history.