CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
Labcorp Test Number: 002139
Test Details: CEA measures the levels of a protein associated with certain cancers, particularly in the colon and rectum. This test is used in cancer diagnosis and monitoring.
Specimen Type: Serum
Fasting: Fasting may not be required. Follow specific instructions from your healthcare provider.
Turnaround Time: Results typically accessible through the Labcorp patient portal within 1-2 weeks. Lab results will also be emailed securely via a HIPAA-compliant file-sharing service for your convenience and privacy.
Clinical Insight: CEA testing is crucial for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
Labcorp Test Number: 002139
Test Details: CEA measures the levels of a protein associated with certain cancers, particularly in the colon and rectum. This test is used in cancer diagnosis and monitoring.
Specimen Type: Serum
Fasting: Fasting may not be required. Follow specific instructions from your healthcare provider.
Turnaround Time: Results typically accessible through the Labcorp patient portal within 1-2 weeks. Lab results will also be emailed securely via a HIPAA-compliant file-sharing service for your convenience and privacy.
Clinical Insight: CEA testing is crucial for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
Labcorp Test Number: 002139
Test Details: CEA measures the levels of a protein associated with certain cancers, particularly in the colon and rectum. This test is used in cancer diagnosis and monitoring.
Specimen Type: Serum
Fasting: Fasting may not be required. Follow specific instructions from your healthcare provider.
Turnaround Time: Results typically accessible through the Labcorp patient portal within 1-2 weeks. Lab results will also be emailed securely via a HIPAA-compliant file-sharing service for your convenience and privacy.
Clinical Insight: CEA testing is crucial for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.