Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) describes a set of highly related glycoproteins involved in cell adhesion and is normally produced in gastrointestinal tissue during fetal development; however, the production stops before birth. It is present in low levels in the blood under normal conditions whereas under cancerous conditions the levels of CEA rise. CEA test is performed for diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Host Species
Mouse
Target Species
Human
Purity
>95%
Format
Liquid
Source
Cancer Fluids
Application
Feasible for controls and calibrators in immunoassays
Purity Analysis
> 95% high pure by SDS-PAGE
Immunological Activity
Immunoactivity is checked by ECLIA (Roche Cobas)
Presentation
Liquid in 50mM Sodium Citrate and 150mM Sodium Chloride, pH 7.2 – 7.6 containing 20% Glycerol and 0.09% Sodium Azide
Donor Status
Healthy/Diseased
Storage
2-8°C in working aliquots
Other Information
CEA is stable for 2 years at 2-8°C
Viral Testing
The viral marker test negative for HBs-Ag, Anti-HCV, Anti-HIV (I and II) using CLIA (US-FDA approved). The antigen is also tested for the absence of viral DNA/RNA for HBV, HIV (I) and HCV using PCR technology
Material Safety Note
This product is not for human/animal consumption. Use only in in vitro research or products. All bio-safety precautions must be practiced while handling. Discard (if needed) as per local environmental regulation
