What is this Exam?
Home Sample Instructions:
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What does it detect?
CEA is a useful marker in the monitoring of colorectal cancer therapy. Furthermore, Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignant disease in the whole world. Also, the monitoring must start before treatment to establish the post-therapeutic decrease and the level for evaluating possible recurrences.
1 BioMarker:
- CEA: Measures your levels in your blood.
Why Choose Us?
A high level of a specific tumour marker can indicate a particular type of cancer. And it helps the oncologist decide what treatment or combination will work best for a certain type of cancer. Therefore, evaluate how well the treatment worked. Sometimes, tumour markers are used for screening to help detect a certain type of cancer in people at high risk before they have signs or symptoms.
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- Pre-Paid Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, Return to Lab Label included.
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
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What does the package include?
- 1 x Collection tube
- 3 x Lancet
- 3 x Alcohol wipe
- 3 x Plaster
- 1 x Safety bag
- 1 x Return bag
- 1 x Form
How does it work?
- Fast, Easy & Private online ordering
- Next-Day delivery
- Please follow the instructions for use
- WhatsApp support if you need help
Order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.
Then, in the morning, drop off the kit at the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track24/48 Return Label to the Lab.
Lastly, once your results are ready, we will email you the Result. You can also view the report in your Dashboard.
What are the Home Instructions?
Please click here for the CEA Home Sample instructions on how to make a sample at Home.
*The test was sold as part of the MOL research program. And the purchaser agrees to provide feedback data to MOL. This data is pre-authorised to be used anonymously in this research data program.
* If your results are positive, please visit your health provider for more tests and treatment *
Also, Medicines Online recommends the following sample management protocol.
Sample Management starts when you prick your finger or make your swab or urine, using your chosen type for men’s and women’s home kits. Therefore, please do not leave your sample around the Home for 1-2 days. Because it will arrive at the Laboratory already clotted or spoiled, and it can’t be processed. So, please take your sample to the drop box or post office as close to the collection time as possible. But ensure that any CEA samples are collected properly and not sitting overnight in the drop box, waiting for collection the next day or several days later.
Therefore, any waiting time is bad for your sample. Importantly, your sample must arrive at the Laboratory in good condition. If not, it needs to be disposed of.
How long do the results take?
The target turnaround time is 1 working day. However, you can upgrade to a while-you-wait service for £50.
Lastly, please make a sample from Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays at the lab.
What is the Shipping & Return Policy?
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
However, to Qualify for any CEA Blood Test Kit return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. It is not used, not opened, unworn, and in its original packaging. Therefore, you will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Also, please return to Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
But you can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/
The antigen kit is the carcinoembryonic AG or the carcinoembryonic antigen blood test.
We offer next-day delivery. However, courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to provide refunds for late deliveries. You will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. Orders placed by 1 p.m. are posted on the same day.
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MHRA Registration Number: 10271 – Unistik Lancet
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What are the common Questions?
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Q: So, what are the causes of this disease?
- A: It can be caused by smoking, not exercising, obesity, not having a healthy diet, or it can be inherited. The way to find out is to have a CEA Blood Test.
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Q: And how common is this disease?
- A: Therefore, it is a very common cause of death.
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Q: But who can be at risk of getting this disease?
- A: Anyone with a family history of this disease or inflammatory bowel disease.
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Q: So, how to prevent this disease?
- A: You can prevent it by having a yearly screen if you are 45+ or older. Also, if you stop smoking and drinking alcohol in moderation, you can prevent it.
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Q: Also, where can it spread?
- A: It can first spread to the liver, lungs, and brain.
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Q: However, does this disease spread fast?
- A: In most cases, it grows slowly over 10+ years.
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Q: However, what type of foods can cause this disease?
- A: Red meat, processed meat, white bread and beverages with sugar.
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Q: But which stage can be curable?
- A: Even stage 3 can be curable.
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Q: Also, can you have a normal life after being diagnosed with this disease?
- A: The majority of patients can be treated with CEA blood tests and go on to live normal lives.
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Q: Therefore, what are the symptoms of this disease?
- A: Abdominal pain, bloating, blood in the stool.
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Q: But how can I keep it healthy?
- A: Have a high-fibre diet, eat fruits and vegetables, drink water, and exercise regularly.
Interpretations
What is the Scientific Data from the Instrument and Reagent Supplier?
Technology Method:
Fluorescence quantitative immunoassay
Limit of Detection:
Less than or equal to 2.0 ng/mL.
Precision:
The within assay CV is ≤ 10%. The between assay CV is ≤ 15%.
Measuring Range:
2.0~500.0 ng/mL
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: Yes
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to the validation schedule
- Event-triggered- Qc/Calibration/New materials/Batch
Precision:
The precision relies on the within-assay coefficient of variations and the between-assay coefficient. The within-assay coefficient of variations would be the variance of the result value if the same test were analysed again. The between assay coefficient is the variance of the result value if the same sample was reprocessed from the beginning again.
In range results:
CEA levels less than or equal to 4.7 ng/mL are considered in the normal range.
Out-of-range results:
Any result above the 4.7 ng/mL range would be considered abnormal. Those with slight to moderate CEA may be at risk for non-malignant disease of the intestine, pancreas, liver, and lungs. However, this test alone cannot be used to diagnose cancer. It is also important to note that smoking can lead to elevated levels of CEA.
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 23/01/2024
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CEA (Colon cancer)
