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Carcinoembryonic antigen: what is and reference values



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Carcinoembryonic antigen or CEA is a protein produced early in fetal life and during rapid multiplication of the cells of the digestive system, mainly, and can then be used as a marker of colorectal cancer. However, people without any gastrointestinal changes or smokers may have increased concentrations of this protein, so other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis of the tumor