Lab tests
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker test cost in California
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker test is a lab test. Many labs sell tests directly to the public for a flat cash price, often far below hospital prices.
Typical cash price
In California
From 243 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $97 (most listed prices $22.75–$286).
Cheapest in California
- $4.67
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.74
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy San Juan Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.74
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.95
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Watsonville Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4.98
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.06
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.28
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.54
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Dameron Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: College Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $5.63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendora Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5.70
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mee Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of California Davis Medical CenterCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$5.92
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of California Davis Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker test
Common questions
Do I need a doctor's order?
In most states, direct-to-consumer labs can sell many tests without a separate doctor visit. Some states and some tests still require an order.
Is the blood draw included?
Usually yes for lab stores and booking sites. Hospitals sometimes bill the draw (venipuncture) separately.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.