Types

• Carcino embryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumours and the developing foetus. It normally occurs in foetal gut tissue. After birth, detectable serum levels essentially disappear. However, CEA may increase in the presence of various disorders such as colon cancer. 
• This test may...

Description

• 0 – 2.5 ng/ml
• Smokers : 0 -5 ng/ml

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

• Colon cancer
• Breast cancer 
• Lung cancer 
• Pancreatic cancer 
• Thyroid cancer 
• Genito urinary carcinomas
• Inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases (ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis) 
• Cirrhosis
• Other liver disease
• Peptic ulcer 
• Heavy smoking 
• Pulmonary infections

Decreased Level