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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test: The CEA blood test is not used to diagnose cancer or as an early detection screening tool due to its limited specificity and sensitivity. It is primarily associated with colorectal cancer monitoring, where it can help assess treatment response and detect recurrences. Elevated CEA levels can also be observed in other malignancies, such as breast, lung, pancreatic, gastric, and ovarian cancers.