Parameter
| Biomarker | CEA | Full name | Carcinoembryonic antigen | Molecular Type | Proteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Macromolecule | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Prognosis, Monitoring |
| Disease | Thyroid Cancer | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Thyroid | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (immunoassay) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Increased secretion of tumor cells is associated with tumor invasiveness | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical auxiliary application: calcitonin joint monitoring, prompt disease progress | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Late in the MTC CEA level is negatively related to the overall survival | ||||