CEA assay

Definition / meaning of CEA assay

A laboratory test to measure carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a substance that is sometimes found in an increased amount in the blood of people who have certain cancers. Also called carcinoembryonic antigen assay.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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