Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Its’ Uses:

CEA is used mainly to monitor the treatment of cancer patients. A CEA test may be ordered when symptoms suggest the possibility of cancer. In patients who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, a CEA level is also measured before and after therapy, to evaluate the success of treatment.

Interfering Factors:

Individuals who smoke cigarettes tend to have higher CEA levels than non-smokers.

Costs & Procedures: Please see the Blood Test Price List.

Diagnostic Significance:

Your GP, practitioner or ICIM medical professional may order for you to have this blood test to help formulate a diagnosis or to monitor treatment.

What should I do next?

CEA testing is available Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 5pm. To schedule an appointment for CEA testing please call 045 844819.