CARCINO EMBRYONIC ANTIGEN; CEA, BODY FLUID

What this test checks

Measures CEA in body fluid — high levels can suggest cancer is the cause of the fluid.

Why do people get this test?

Used in evaluating drained fluids when cancer is suspected.

When you should consider this test

• Drained body fluid evaluation
• Cancer screening in fluid
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

Performed on fluid your doctor has collected.