Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test

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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test

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Monitoring after cancer treatment, or tracking tumour marker levels during cancer therapy?

Tumour marker for monitoring colorectal and other cancers. Rising CEA levels may indicate cancer progression or recurrence, while declining levels suggest treatment response.

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Collect your sample

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Follow the simple instructions to collect your sample at home.

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Overview

CEA measures a protein that certain cancers produce in elevated amounts. This tumour marker is most valuable for monitoring colorectal cancer after treatment, tracking disease progression, and assessing treatment response.

CEA is not a screening test—levels can be elevated in smokers, inflammatory conditions, and liver disease. Its value lies in serial monitoring where trends indicate cancer behaviour. Rising levels during surveillance may detect recurrence months before symptoms appear.

For Australians under cancer care, regular CEA monitoring helps guide treatment decisions and provides early warning of disease changes.

Symptoms

Essential for people with colorectal cancer history, those undergoing cancer treatment monitoring, or surveillance of CEA-producing malignancies.

Questions

  • Carcinoembryonic antigen, a protein that can be elevated in certain cancers. It's most useful for monitoring colorectal cancer but also rises in other cancers.
  • No. CEA lacks specificity for screening—it can be elevated in smokers, inflammatory conditions, and liver disease. It monitors known cancer rather than detecting new cases.
  • Generally above 3-5 ng/mL is elevated, but trends matter more than absolute values. Rising levels are more concerning than stable elevation.
  • During cancer surveillance, typically every 3-6 months for the first 2-3 years after treatment, then less frequently. Your oncologist determines the schedule.
  • Rising CEA can precede clinical recurrence by months, allowing earlier intervention. However, not all recurrences elevate CEA.
  • Smoking, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, and other benign conditions can elevate CEA, which is why it's not a screening test.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider if you smoke or have inflammatory conditions, as these can affect CEA levels. Avoid smoking for several hours before testing if possible for most accurate results.

After the test

Address elevated CEA through appropriate oncological evaluation, imaging studies, and possible cancer treatment adjustments. Normal levels in cancer patients suggest good treatment response, while rising levels may indicate need for treatment changes or further investigation.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show CEA levels compared to normal ranges. Elevated levels may indicate cancer progression, recurrence, or other conditions. Results must be interpreted alongside clinical history, symptoms, and other diagnostic tests for accurate assessment.

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