Serum carcinoembryonic antigen is positively associated with leukocyte count in Korean adults.

Yu-Jin KwonHye-Sun LeeJae-Yong ShimYong Jae Lee

Published in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2017)

We demonstrate a positive relationship between serum CEA levels and leukocyte counts in Korean adults. Our results suggested that an elevated serum CEA level may reflect chronic inflammation state.

Keyphrases

peripheral blood
oxidative stress