CEA Colon Tumor Marker Test | Lahalak Platform
An essential tool for monitoring colon cancer treatment response. Measuring this marker helps in early detection of recurrence and evaluating disease progression to ensure the most effective therapeutic decisions are made.
Scientific name: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
The serum cancer-fetal antigen (CEA) test measures the level of a glycoprotein produced in large quantities during fetal development and which drops sharply after birth. In healthy adults, its levels are very low. However, levels can be significantly elevated in some malignancies, particularly colorectal cancer, as well as in other cancers (such as...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to diagnose the level of cancer-fetal antigen (CEA) in serum.
- Consult an oncologist or surgeon to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The test does not require fasting.
- The doctor should be informed about the smoking status, as it significantly affects the interpretation of the primary result.
- Any active inflammatory conditions or liver diseases should be reported to the doctor.
- For follow-up, it is preferable to have the test performed in the same laboratory using the same analytical method to ensure accurate comparison of results over time.
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