Get a CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) blood test at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West primarily used to monitor colorectal, breast, lung, and gastric cancer treatment and detect recurrence. Pathologist-reviewed report by evening. 24×7 home collection.
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein normally produced during foetal development; in adults, it appears at low levels. Higher levels are seen in colorectal, breast, lung, gastric, and pancreatic cancers, but also in benign conditions like smoking, IBD, peptic ulcer, and chronic infection. Most useful for monitoring treated cancers, detecting recurrence, and assessing tumour burden alongside imaging. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Most established use falls with effective surgery/chemo and rises with recurrence
Used alongside CA 15-3 to monitor metastatic breast cancer
Especially useful in adenocarcinoma non-specific but supportive
Combined with CA 19-9 in upper-GI cancer monitoring
Smokers commonly have mild rises benign, but baseline matters
Modest rises may occur in active Crohn or UC interpret with caution
Pre-operative baseline + post-operative monitoring every 3 months
Stomach, pancreas for treatment monitoring
Combined with CA 15-3 for treatment response
Adenocarcinoma in particular
Rising trend prompts imaging
Some specialists use CEA in selected high-risk surveillance
Helps interpret post-op trend
As part of broader workup, with imaging and endoscopy
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Non-smokers | Adult upper limit | < 3.0 ng/mL |
| Smokers | Mildly higher reference | < 5.0 ng/mL |
| Mild Elevation | Often benign or smoking-related | 5–10 ng/mL |
| Marked Elevation | Active cancer or metastasis | > 20 ng/mL |
| Treatment Monitoring | Rising trend = possible recurrence | Compare to baseline |
| Half-Life | Time to fall after curative surgery | 1–7 days |
Normal CEA in non-smokers (under 3 ng/mL) and a stable trend in cancer follow-up are reassuring. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
A rising trend in someone with treated cancer is more important than absolute level. Mild rises are often benign interpret with imaging and clinical context. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed Imaging (CT, PET-CT), Colonoscopy, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, AFP, Liver Function, FBE all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide CEA Test and other pathology services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Trained phlebotomist visits with sterile kit at your convenience. Same-day report via email & WhatsApp.
Visit any of our 3 centres for CEA Test and other diagnostic services walk-ins welcome
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