Healthaw CEA Test is a tumour-associated antigen characterized as an oncofetal glycoprotein. CEA is expressed in a variety of malignancies, particularly pulmonary or gastrointestinal tumours (e. G. Colon cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer). For coloretal, breast, pancreas, gstric and uterine.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
For serum, collect blood into a container without anticoagulant. Allow the blood to clot and separate the serum from the clot. Use the serum for testing.
If the specimen cannot be tested on the day of collection, store the serum specimen in a refrigerator or freezer. Bring the specimens to room temperature before testing. Do not freeze and thaw the specimen repeatedly.
TEST PROCEDURE
1.When you are ready to begin testing, open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. Remove the test from the pouch.
2.Draw 0.2ml (about 4 drops) sample into the pipette, and dispense it into the sample well on the cassette.
3.Wait 10-15 minutes and read result. Do not read results after 15 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Negative: Only one colored band appears on the control (C) region. No apparent band on the test (T) region.
Positive: In addition to a pink colored control (C) band, a distinct pink colored band will also appear in the test (T) region. Please consult your physician to perform a much more detailed exam.
Invalid: A total absence of color in both regions is an indication of procedure error and/or the test reagent has been deteriorated
