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Determination of LD's serum CEA concentrations from the absorbance data and calibration curve.
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\nPlease refer to pages 40 to 42 of your Term 1 Practical Handbook, as well as the additional guidance materials and the 'Immunoassay NUMBAS calculation video' in the Week 14 folder.
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\nYou have determined that the equation of the line for your calibration is y = {m} . ln(x) + {c}
\nPlease calculate the CEA levels for Serum samples A, B and C from the absorbance values as follows:
\n\nPLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU USE AT LEAST 3 DECIMAL PLACES WHEN CONVERTING LN(X) TO Exp(X).
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