Carcinoembryonic antigen 12μg/L is relatively high, need to improve imaging and other tests to further clarify the diagnosis.
Carcinoembryonic antigen is one of the more commonly used clinical tumor markers, the normal reference value is <5μg/L, so 12μg/L is relatively high, but different hospitals have different testing standards, and it is not possible to make a generalization.
Its elevated level is mainly seen in patients with malignant tumors such as pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer and so on. In addition to malignant tumors, elevated levels can also be seen in benign diseases such as pancreatitis, colitis, and liver disease. It is not possible to make a diagnosis based on the results of one test alone. It is recommended to repeat the test and follow the doctor's instructions to improve the imaging and pathology examinations.
If carcinoembryonic antigen is elevated, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, improve the examination, make a clear diagnosis and standardize the treatment.