serum carcinoembryonic antigen measurement
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0005760
Term info
definition
Quantification of carcinoembryonic antigen in serum. Carcinoembryonic antigen is 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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http://labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/cea/tab/test/
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Dani Welter