Blood collection at collection point
- You receive a test kit with tubes and referral letter
- Visit one of 800+ collection locations in the Netherlands
- Experienced staff professionally draw your blood
- Receive your results digitally by email
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
CEA; tumor marker for follow-up.
€20.95EUR
€20.00EUR
€5.95EUR
Costs are per order
- TrustPilot 4.6/5 sterren
- No GP referral needed
- Reviewed by BIG-registered physician
- ISO 15189 Certified laboratory
- Results within 1 week
- Order today, ships today
What is CEA?
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a protein that normally occurs in small amounts in the blood of healthy people. The level of CEA can rise in certain types of cancer and other conditions.
Why should you have CEA tested?
Testing CEA levels is useful for people diagnosed with cancer, especially colorectal cancer, as it can help monitor treatment and detect a recurrence of the disease. It can also be used in some other cancers and conditions to monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
What does it indicate?
A CEA test is primarily used to monitor the response to cancer treatment and to check for cancer recurrence after treatment. Although it may indicate the presence of cancer, it is not specific enough to serve as the sole diagnostic tool.
What does a high CEA level mean?
A high CEA level may indicate the presence of cancer, especially if someone has already been diagnosed with a certain type of cancer, such as colorectal cancer. It may also indicate a recurrence or progression of the disease, as well as some non-cancer related conditions.
What does a low CEA level mean?
A low CEA level is normally present in healthy individuals. In the context of cancer treatment, a decreasing or low CEA level may indicate a good response to treatment.
