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I have a test result of 1.8 for carcinoembryonic antigen, what does this mean? the test was one of many to apply for life insurance policy.
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Carcinoembryonic : Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) can be measured in the blood (plasma) and the normal range is usually reported as less than 2.5 ng/ml or less than 2.5 micrograms/liter. For smokers the normal cut off is 5 ng/ml. Age, infection, inflammation and some cancers can elevate the CEA level.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Agree with Dr R: The result you provided is not a cause for concern.
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