Reference Range

CEA Pancreatic Cyst Fluid: The higher the CEA concentration the more likely a cyst is a mucinous cyst with increased likelihood of malignancy. CEA greater than 200 ng/mL is very suggestive but not diagnostic of a mucinous cyst. Much lower CEA concentrations are usually seen with non-mucinous cysts. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical information, imaging studies, cytology and other pancreatic cyst markers.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Corewell Health Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this body fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.