1032. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Description
Cancer-embryonic antigen is normally produced by many organs during the growth and development of the fetus in the prenatal period. After the birth of a child, its synthesis in the body stops, and an increase in the level indicates the development of a tumor.
The test is used to diagnose tumor diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, breast and lungs, monitor the effectiveness of their treatment, detect metastases and relapses. It should be taken with specific tumor markers that will help clarify the localization of the tumor.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnosis and monitoring of treatment of a malignant tumor;
- confirmation of the success of surgical treatment of malignant tumors;
- evaluation of the effectiveness of conservative therapy of malignant tumors;
- marker for early detection of cancer recurrence during long-term follow-up after completion of treatment.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
Cheaper in a package