{"product_id":"cea-56","title":"Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe CEA Test measures the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen in the blood. CEA is a protein typically found in very low levels in healthy adults but may be produced in higher amounts by certain types of cancer cells. This test is primarily used as a \"tumor marker\" to monitor treatment and check for recurrence in individuals already diagnosed with cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat This Test Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eCEA Protein Levels: Measures the concentration of this specific antigen in the bloodstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eTreatment Monitoring: Helps track how well a cancer treatment is working over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Order This Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eCancer Monitoring: Most commonly used to monitor patients with colorectal (colon) cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eBroad Screening Support: Can also be elevated in cancers of the lung, breast, pancreas, or thyroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eRecurrence Detection: Used after surgery or treatment to check if cancer has returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eInflammation Check: In some cases, elevated levels may also point to non-cancerous conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or heavy smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; Private Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003ePreparation: No fasting is required for this test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eTurnaround: Typically 24–48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eConfidential: Results are delivered securely to you and stay off your permanent insurance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Healthstyles Southwest Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878983975082,"sku":"56","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7644\/3562\/files\/cea.jpg?v=1768191309","url":"https:\/\/www.healthstylelabs.com\/products\/cea-56","provider":"Healthstyle Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}