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Rolepaul · 08-05-2014, 09:21 AM

Okay, this is going to sound strange, but I worked on the CEA tests in 1984-1985 time frame and the CEA does have issues with being specific enough to be a go/no go detection method. The increase from 30s to 50s is a definite concern though. The MRI scans will show higher uptake in scarred or areas under repair. Scuba Diving damages your lungs with each dive. That will be picked up by the MRI Scans. Same with flying for over four hours on the plane 1-4 days before being given the contrast agent. Ask the doctor to look at prior to the contrast agent for issues.

08-05-2014, 09:21 AM	#3
Rolepaul Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boulder Colorado as of January 2013 Posts: 389	Re: Interstitial lung disease and CEA levels Okay, this is going to sound strange, but I worked on the CEA tests in 1984-1985 time frame and the CEA does have issues with being specific enough to be a go/no go detection method. The increase from 30s to 50s is a definite concern though. The MRI scans will show higher uptake in scarred or areas under repair. Scuba Diving damages your lungs with each dive. That will be picked up by the MRI Scans. Same with flying for over four hours on the plane 1-4 days before being given the contrast agent. Ask the doctor to look at prior to the contrast agent for issues.