The Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) test is a blood test that helps measure the CEA protein in the blood. Abnormal levels of CEA are an indication of cancers, such as cancer of the large intestine and the rectum.
The CEA test, when conducted after the detection of cancer, helps determine the effect of the treatment. High levels of the CEA protein indicate that the cancer has not been cured and that it may have spread to other parts of the body. Doctors order this test to determine the stage of your cancer, to check the size of the tumor, and how far your cancer has spread.
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The CEA test is used to study cancers of the colon, rectum, prostate, ovary, and thyroid and plan appropriate treatment. It is used to determine if your cancer is cured or has recurred. This test also helps detect if the various cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are being effective in treating the cancer.
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Normal CEA results fall below 5 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).
Higher CEA results above 5 ng/mL might indicate cancer.
However, high CEA levels don’t always mean that you have cancer. Abnormal CEA levels could also be because of:
- Cirrhosis or Liver disease
- Lung problem
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Chronic smoking
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What does the CBC Test Measure ?
CEA Test measure the CEA protein in the blood. The CEA test is ordered for people who have been detected with cancer. This test helps study the treatment for certain types of cancer, such as rectum, colon, prostate, ovary, lung, thyroid, and liver. The CEA test detects the stage of the cancer, the size of the tumor, and where the cancer has spread.
Why should I do the CEA Test ?
You will require a CEA test if you have been detected with cancer. The doctor uses this test regularly during your treatment to monitor your condition and determine if the treatment is helping you. You will also need to undergo this test after completing your treatment to check if your cancer has relapsed. The CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) Test is not accurate in first-time diagnosing of cancer as CEA levels can increase due to various other health conditions, smoking, and pregnancy. This test also can not determine what kind of cancer you may have. The CEA test helps monitor the treatment of the patient and detect if the cancer is cured or has recurred.
How is the CEA Test Done ?
The CEA test is a simple blood test with no need for fasting before the test. The blood sample can be taken by the phlebotomist at a pathology lab or at home. At Maurya Labs the test is done on a machine called Fully Automatic Analyzer which is the first and only one in entire Seemanchal region. The sample collection takes less than a minute.
How often should CEA Test be Done ?
Your doctor will order the CEA test if you have been detected with cancer. These tests will be conducted regularly during your treatment to study how well the treatment is working. The CEA test will be ordered even after the successful removal of your cancer to check if the cancer has recurred.
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