How do I prepare for this test?

Fasting for 8-12 hours before your test (water only) is recommended where glucose, cholesterol or triglyceride accuracy matters. Book your sample between 7:00am and 10:00am. Stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals and supplements including iron, B12, multivitamins and biotin for 48 hours beforehand. Continue any prescribed medication unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

Do I need a doctor's referral?

No referral is needed. You can book directly, and your results are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them. This test is not a diagnosis on its own, so discuss anything unexpected with your GP or a clinician.

CEA Blood Test | From £73 | Nuvivo Health – Nuvivo Health – Private Blood Tests

CEA Blood Test (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)

1 Biomarker | Venous Blood Test | UKAS-accredited laboratory

CEA, a marker used mainly to monitor certain known cancers over time. Designed for people under specialist care who have been advised to monitor this marker over time, this test gives you a clear laboratory result alongside the reference range so you can see exactly where you sit.

Results are typically available within 2 working days from when your sample reaches the laboratory (excluding weekends and bank holidays).

Doctor's comments are optional on individual markers. Add them for £15.00 at checkout, or your result is issued as a laboratory report showing your value alongside the reference range.

A laboratory result is not a diagnosis. If you have urgent or worrying symptoms, contact your GP or call 111. In an emergency call 999.

£73.00

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Collection method Venous draw at our Livingston clinic Self-arrange professional collection Partner clinic visit (+£35.00) Nurse home visit (+£63.00)

Doctor's comments Laboratory report only Add doctor's comments (+£15.00)

Frequently asked questions

This test measures Carcinoembryonic antigen, a protein used as a monitoring marker, most often in bowel health. It is interpreted alongside imaging and clinical assessment.

People under specialist care who are tracking levels over time or monitoring response to treatment. It is not a screening test and does not replace bowel screening programmes.

Fasting required 8-12 hours before the test (water only), recommended for glucose and cholesterol/triglyceride accuracy
Sample timing: between 7:00am and 10:00am
Stay hydrated; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals, and supplements (iron, B12, multivitamins, biotin) for 48 hours prior
Continue prescribed medications unless otherwise directed

This test requires a venous blood draw, so a finger prick sample is not suitable. You can book at our Livingston clinic, at a partner clinic, or arrange a home visit with one of our nurses.

Results are typically available within approximately 3 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory. Every result is reviewed by a doctor before release and delivered securely to your online account. All testing is carried out in a UKAS-accredited laboratory.