Carcino Embryonic Antigen Blood Test Marylebone
From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's
£91
+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)
+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)
Confidential Results
Secure online portal
Fast Results
1 day"
Professional Service
Experienced phlebotomists
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
Opening hours from 1 October 2026
- Monday
- 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am – 8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am – 8pm
- Friday
- 8am – 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
Wimpole Street, Marylebone
Carcino Embryonic Antigen is a tumour markers test concerned with cancer marker, CEA test and tumor detection, run on a venous blood sample (serum). At Wimpole Street it is priced at £91 for everyone and, from 1 October 2026, a nurse or phlebotomist takes the sample at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone. The laboratory quotes 1 day; the report, with reference ranges, is delivered to your secure portal for you to discuss with your GP or a clinician.
Carcino Embryonic Antigen’s place in tumour markers testing
- Sample
- venous blood sample (serum)
- Laboratory turnaround
- 1 day
- Appointment
- 20 minutes
- Standard price
- £91 + £50 phlebotomy per visit
Preparing for your Carcino Embryonic Antigen
- 1For PSA, avoid ejaculation, vigorous cycling and prostate examination for 48 hours beforehand, and delay the test if you have a urinary infection.
- 2No fasting is required for most markers.
- 3Tell the nurse about any recent surgery, biopsy or inflammatory illness, all of which can raise several markers temporarily.
Sample for this test: venous blood sample (serum).
What Carcino Embryonic Antigen measures
The catalogue tags the Carcino Embryonic Antigen with cancer marker, CEA test and tumor detection. Those terms describe the territory the test covers; the notes below explain what a tumour markers result can and cannot tell you.
Tumour markers are substances — usually proteins — that can be produced in larger amounts by certain cancers, or by the body in response to them. Examples include PSA for the prostate, CA 125 for the ovary, CEA for the bowel, CA 19-9 for the pancreas, AFP and hCG for the liver and germ cells, and calcitonin or thyroglobulin for the thyroid. Newer approaches such as the Stockholm3 prostate test combine several markers with genetic and clinical data into a single risk score.
Who considers Carcino Embryonic Antigen
- People often consider tumour marker tests if they have already been treated for a cancer and are monitoring for recurrence under specialist guidance.
- Men with urinary symptoms or a family history of prostate cancer commonly ask about PSA after discussing the pros and cons.
- Those with persistent bloating and pelvic discomfort may have CA 125 requested as part of an assessment.
- A specialist may recommend a marker to help characterise an abnormality already found on imaging.
- Some people request markers as part of a broad health check; these tests are not designed for that purpose, and the limitations are explained below.
Understanding your Carcino Embryonic Antigen results
A raised tumour marker can indicate cancer but very frequently reflects benign causes — inflammation, infection, endometriosis, liver disease or smoking — and a normal value does not exclude cancer. Markers are most informative when tracked over time in someone with a known diagnosis, where a rising trend can suggest recurrence earlier than symptoms. Any elevation is flagged on the laboratory report and should be taken promptly to your GP or a clinician for assessment and, usually, imaging.
Tumour markers are not a screening test for cancer in people without symptoms; they are used alongside clinical assessment and imaging, and a result is not a diagnosis.
Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: genetic testing, health screening packages, liver function, male hormones.
Pricing
Carcino Embryonic Antigen
Individual test
Phlebotomy Fee
Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)
Total
£141Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.
From booking the Carcino Embryonic Antigen to reading your result
- 1
Choose your test
Select the Carcino Embryonic Antigen and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
- 2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (serum) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
- 3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
- 4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.
Why test at Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
- Repeat or additional tests can usually be added to the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.
- One standard price applies to everyone — there is no members’ tier at Wimpole Street.
- Registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
Other tests often considered alongside Carcino Embryonic Antigen
Frequently Asked Questions
A venous blood sample (serum). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 1 day for this test.
Ready to Book Your Test?
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Important information about the Carcino Embryonic Antigen at Wimpole Street
- Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
- This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
- Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
- A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
- CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
