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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
What is a Carcinoembryonic Antigen? Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a member of the carcinoembryonic antigen family. CEA serves various functions, including cell adhesion, intracellular signaling, and tumor progression. It facilitates both homophilic and heterophilic cell adhesion interactions with other carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules.
How are Carcinoembryonic Antigens Measured?
As a clinical biomarker, CEA blood tests are utilized in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer detection. Higher than normal CEA levels in the bloodstream are an indication of the presence of cancerous cells in the body. CEA levels are measured via laboratory analysis of a blood sample drawn from the patient. This type of test can prompt earlier treatment and, therefore, better outcomes for GI cancers.
Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22744-cea-test-carcinoembryonic-antigen
