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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2];Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3]

Overview

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer include abnormal liver function tests and elevated CA 19-9 and CEA levels.

Laboratory Findings

• Abnormal liver function tests
• Tumor markers:

• Elevated CA 19-9
• Elevated Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

• CA19-9 or CEA levels can be followed over time to help tell how well treatment is working.

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