Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Blood test for carcinoembryonic antigen (marker for gastrointestinal cancer)

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Match the following tests or procedures with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Blood test for carcinoembryonic antigen (marker for gastrointestinal cancer)

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The CEA test is a blood test specifically used to detect the presence of carcinoembryonic antigen, which is a marker for gastrointestinal cancer.

Answer: C 
 CA-125 is a blood test used to detect the levels of a protein called CA-125, which is often elevated in women with ovarian cancer.

Answer: H 
 Core needle biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a small piece of tissue is extracted from a suspicious area using a specialized needle for further examination.

Answer: I 
 The PSA test is a blood test used to detect the levels of prostate-specific antigen, which can be elevated in men with prostate cancer.

Answer: J 
 Fine needle aspiration is a minimally invasive procedure in which a thin needle is used to extract a sample of cells from a suspicious area for examination. It is often used to diagnose thyroid nodules or breast lumps.

Match the Following Tests or Procedures with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions