In this article we’ll get to know about the test which helps in diagnosing the severity of the cancer disease and what is the purpose, price and procedure for this disease.
CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) is the protein classified as a "tumour marker." Chemicals known as tumour markers are frequently produced by cancerous cells or by healthy cells in reaction to malignancy.
Elevations in CEA are typical in healthy foetuses. However After birth, CEA levels become low .therefore adults should have a low level of CEA
Purpose of CEA test
The majority of patients with cancer diagnoses have a CEA test. A healthcare professional may request a CEA test to:
- To diagnose the cancer and its severity
- CEA levels have the potential to indicate a patient's possibility of recovery and/or recurrence of cancer following therapy.
- Examine the efficacy of cancer treatment.
- After therapy, find out if the cancer has reappeared.
- Help understand how serious cancer is and Help guide treatment decisions.
Preparation for CEA blood test
- No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for CEA blood test
- Avoid smoking before CEA blood test as smoking increases the level of CEA in a blood
Procedure of CEA blood test
- It is a simple blood test a lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
- Then alcohol swab is used to clean the area of the arm
- After this and sterile needle is used and inserted into a vein to collect the blood sample
- The puncture site is then covered with the cotton bandage to avoid the bleeding
- Then, the test tube or vial in which blood sample is taken is sent to the lab for analysis of CEA level
CEA blood test normal range
The normal range of CEA in blood is between 0 to 2.9 ng/mL.
What does the results indicates
- A low CEA score could indicate that the cancer has not spread to other areas of your body and that your tumour is tiny. However, some cancers don't produce much CEA, so in order to determine the extent of your disease and whether it has spread, your doctor may perform other tests.
- A high CEA could indicate the presence of a bigger tumour or the spread of your cancer. Additional testing will be required to determine the severity of your cancer.
Price of CEA blood test in delhi
The average price of CEA blood test in delhi is around Rs 1000 but you can book this test at an 50% discount only at ganesh diagnostic centre
Why choose ganesh diagnostic centre
- We the one of the most trustworthy diagnostic centre
- We provide free home sample collection facility
- We are accredited with NABH and NABL
- We provide 100% accurate results
- We are equipped with the latest technologies
- We are open 24*7
Frequently asked questions (people also ask)
Normal CEA blood test level is
The normal range of CEA in blood is between 0 to 2.9 ng/mL
Full form of CEA
CEA stands for cancer embryonic antigen
Do i need to do fasting for this test
No, fasting is not required for this test
What preparation is needed for this test
No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for CEA blood test however one one should avoid smoking before CEA blood test as smoking increases the level of CEA in a blood
What are the most common cancers which cause the high levels of CEA in blood
Cancer of prostate, colon, pancreas,thyroid, liver, lung can cause the high level of CEA in a blood
What risk are associated with this test
No risk are associated with this test , however you may feel a little pain or discomfort due to pricking of the needle.
