{"product_id":"alltest-professional-cea-colon-cancer-rapid-test","title":"ALLTEST Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Colon\/Lung Cancer Professional Test Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eALLTEST CEA Rapid Test Kits – Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Cancer Marker Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThe ALLTEST CEA Rapid Test is a professional in vitro diagnostic device designed for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"365\"\u003equalitative detection of Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"402\"\u003ewhole blood, serum, or plasma\u003c\/strong\u003e. CEA is a well-established tumour marker associated with a range of malignancies, particularly \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"587\"\u003egastrointestinal cancers (including colorectal cancer), lung cancer, and liver cancer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a blood-based tumor marker primarily used to monitor treatment response and detect recurrence in colorectal cancer patients. While not a diagnostic tool on its own, elevated CEA levels often indicate active or returning disease (especially liver metastasis), with monitoring recommended every 2–3 months post-treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eThis rapid test provides a reliable and efficient solution for \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eoncology monitoring, cancer recurrence detection, and treatment response assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e in clinical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pbomps\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eProfessional CEA Rapid Test for Clinical \u0026amp; Laboratory Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eThe ALLTEST CEA Rapid Test Cassette delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"924\"\u003efast, on-site results in just 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely clinical decisions. It is suitable for use in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGP surgeries and health screening programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitals and oncology departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic laboratories and clinics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eminimum detection level of 5 ng\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, this test identifies elevated CEA levels that may indicate tumour presence, progression, or recurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y0hjg4\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eMulti-sample compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works with venous whole blood, serum, plasma, and finger-prick blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eRapid results\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clear qualitative results in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eHigh clinical performance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e98.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecificity: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e99.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e99.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eEarly indication of recurrence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps detect tumour relapse \u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003emonths before clinical symptoms appear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eSimple procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easy-to-use cassette format with minimal training required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eComplete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes test cassettes, buffer, droppers, and instructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15lig9a\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eClinical Significance of CEA Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eCEA is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eoncofetal glycoprotein\u003c\/strong\u003e typically absent in healthy adults but elevated in various cancers. 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