Lab tests
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker test cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 485 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $97 (most listed prices $22.75–$286).
Cheapest in Texas
- St. Luke's Health Memorial LivingstonCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$6.90
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6.90
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of CypressCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$9.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypres price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar LandCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$9.75
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sugar price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Clear Lake price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kindred Hospital Houston Medical CenterCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital San Antonio price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Sugar Land price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - ArlingtonCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Arlington price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth SouthwestCarcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tumor marker testFacility fee only$10.38
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital Tarrant County - Fort Worth South price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $11
Doctor fees are billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.