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Carcinoembryonic Antigen Measurement
The determination of the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen present in a sample.
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A cancer-specific antigen associated with both tumors and the developing fetus. The main use of this antigen is as a tumor marker, especially with respect to intestinal cancers. Production of the antigen ceases shortly before birth, but may reappear in people who develop certain types of cancer.
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A laboratory blood test to measure carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a protein found in many types of cells, but is associated with tumors. Used as a tumor marker.
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The determination of the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen present in a serum sample.
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The determination of the amount of CEA cell adhesion molecule 1 in a sample.