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Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA)

Also known as: CEA test, Carcinoembryonic antigen, CEA tumor marker

Blood
Same day / 24 hours
Home pickup
No fasting needed

Clinical use cases

Why doctors order it

Clinician-directed monitoring of selected cancers (commonly colorectal) where CEA is relevant
Treatment response and follow-up trend tracking
Not routine screening
Tumor marker primarily for monitoring, not screening
Trend tracking is more useful than single readings
Smoking and benign inflammation can raise CEA

Sample & preparation

Sample type

Blood (Serum)

Fasting

Not required

Report TAT

Same day / 24 hours

Home collection

Available

How to prepare

1Book blood draw (home or lab)
2No fasting unless combined tests require fasting
3Disclose smoking status and cessation timing
4Inform clinician about recent infections/inflammation
5Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist
6Download report from View reports
7Review trends with oncologist
8Do not interpret single value alone

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA)?

Book blood draw (home or lab)|No fasting unless combined tests require fasting|Disclose smoking status and cessation timing|Inform clinician about recent infections/inflammation|Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist|Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>|Review trends with oncologist; do not interpret single value alone|Follow clinician plan for imaging and follow-up

How much does the Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA) cost?

The Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA) is available at ₹1499 (MRP ₹2599) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

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Medical disclaimer

Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.

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What this test measures

1 parameters in the Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA)

The Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA) reports the following parameters. Reference ranges are typical adult values from NABL-accredited partner labs and may vary slightly by lab, age and sex — always read results with your doctor.

Parameter	Reference range	Unit
Carcino Embryonic Antigen-CEA	—	ng/mL

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Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA)

Sample & preparation

Frequently asked questions

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