Carcino Embryonic Antigen (CEA)
₹670
Book CEA Test Booking at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre & Pathology Lab that provides advanced Pathology services with the right and accurate laboratory tests. In our laboratory and with the help of the latest diagnostic techniques, our expert staff assigns an accurate cancer marker test for monitoring and assessing the treatment. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) blood test is used to check the response to treatment and that the cancer is not returning in some cancers, and to help monitor some cancers.
About Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a protein found in the fetus. The carcinogenic protein is normally only present in low levels in healthy adults. A higher CEA result can mean some form of cancer, such as colorectal cancer or other non-cancerous diseases. The CEA Test is mostly conducted to check on the progress of those already diagnosed with cancer, as opposed to screening people who are not diagnosed.
What is a Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test?
CEA Test is a simple blood test that checks the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen in the blood. This test is used by doctors to determine how well cancer treatment is working, to check for the spread of the cancer, or to look for cancer that has re-occurred in the body after surgery or chemotherapy. It can also be ordered to help diagnose cancer if there are clinical signs and suspicious cells are present in other diagnostic tests.
Common Reasons for a Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
- Monitoring colorectal cancer treatment
- Detecting recurrence of colorectal cancer
- Monitoring breast, lung, pancreatic, or gastric cancers
- Evaluating response to chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Assessing disease progression
- Follow-up after cancer surgery
- Supporting cancer diagnosis, along with imaging and other tests
- Monitoring metastatic cancer
Who Should Consider a Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test?
Your doctor may recommend this test if you:
- Have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer
- Are undergoing cancer treatment
- Need monitoring after cancer surgery
- Require follow-up for certain gastrointestinal cancers
- Have cancers been known to produce elevated CEA levels
- Need evaluation of treatment effectiveness
- Require long-term cancer surveillance
Benefits of the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
- Helps monitor cancer treatment effectiveness
- Detects possible cancer recurrence
- Assists in monitoring disease progression
- Supports long-term follow-up after cancer treatment
- Simple and minimally invasive blood test
- Helps guide treatment decisions
- Provides valuable information when combined with other diagnostic tests
- Reliable tool for ongoing cancer management
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
- NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
- Advanced laboratory technology
- Experienced pathology specialists
- Accurate and reliable reporting
- Affordable test pricing
- Quick turnaround time
- Comprehensive pathology and diagnostic services under one roof
Book Your Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Test
Book an appointment today with Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy for any type of CEA test, at affordable rates or at a reputed cancer marker testing lab. Our highly trained staff ensures that laboratory tests are performed accurately for the proper diagnosis, monitoring of treatment, and long-term care of our patients.
Test information: Fasting not necessary, but preferred
Reporting: Within 12 hours*
- No fasting is required for this test unless specifically advised by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor about your complete medical history, including any current or previous cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are a smoker, as smoking may increase CEA levels.
- Inform the laboratory about any medications, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, or other treatments you are receiving.
- Carry previous CEA reports, biopsy reports, imaging studies (CT, MRI, PET-CT), pathology reports, or other relevant medical records if available.
- Drink adequate water before sample collection unless instructed otherwise.
- Continue taking your regular medications unless your doctor advises otherwise.
- Arrive at the centre 10–15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
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