CEA test cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 79 hospitals publish a cash price for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test: from $20.00 to $445.00, with a median of $105.84. The lowest price is at Loring Hospital (Sac City). The highest price is 22.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 82378. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 29, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$20.00Loring Hospital
Median$105.84half pay less
Highest$445.00in Iowa
Lowest saves$85.84vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loring Hospital lowest Sac City · Sac City, IA HC CEA | $20.00 | $25.00 | — source file |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake · Storm Lake, IA CHG CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN | $21.60 | $27.00 | — source file |
| Boone County Hospital Boone · Ames, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $26.40 | $33.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa Corning · Corning, IA HC RHC CEA | $27.84 | $58.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC RHC CEA | $28.42 | $58.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Story County Hospital Nevada · Ames, IA CEA QC/V/Y/J/A/B/D/E/F/G/J/L/M/O/P/Q/R/W/X/C1/S1/L1/C2/P1/W1/R1/PL/G1/M2 | $39.20 | $49.00 | — source file |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA Carcinoembryonic Antigen | $45.00 | $150.00 | Feb 15, 2026 source file |
| St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home Carroll · Carroll, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $57.00 | $57.00 | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center Dewitt · Clinton, IA CEA-Sendout | $63.00 | $105.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Allen Hospital Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity - Bettendorf Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA HC CEA | $64.28 | $80.35 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL CEA-Sendout | $75.00 | $125.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL GHS CEA | $82.20 | $137.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion Clarion · Clarion, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $85.20 | $142.00 | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital City of Waukon Ia Waukon · Waukon, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $85.50 | $150.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital Grundy Center · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA CEA QC/V/Y/J/A/B/D/E/F/G/J/L/M/O/P/Q/R/W/X/C1/S1/L1/C2/P1/W1/R1/PL/G1/M2 | $85.69 | $107.12 | Jun 29, 2026 source file |
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Knoxville · Pella, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $85.80 | $143.00 | Jan 24, 2026 source file |
| Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission Charles City · Charles City, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $86.54 | $216.36 | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
| Van Buren County Hospital Keosauqua · Keosauqua, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $87.50 | $125.00 | Jul 20, 2026 source file |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital Greenfield · Greenfield, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $90.00 | $120.00 | Sep 2, 2026 source file |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Carcinoembryonic Antigen | $92.00 | $92.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Hawarden Regional Healthcare Harwarden · Harwarden, IA CEA | $97.75 | $115.00 | — source file |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital Atlantic · Atlantic, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $98.70 | $141.00 | Jun 1, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC CEA | $99.96 | $238.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA CDMR CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) 82378 | $100.00 | $125.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Waverly Health Center Waverly · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $100.36 | $193.00 | Mar 3, 2026 source file |
| Hancock County Health System Britt · Britt, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $101.25 | $135.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| WinnMed Decorah · Decorah, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $101.50 | $145.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Van Diest Medical Center Webster City · Webster City, IA Carcinoembryonic Antigen DMCL | $103.20 | $129.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Orange City Municipal Hospital Orange City · Orange City, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $104.00 | $130.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| Greene County Medical Center Jefferson · Jefferson, IA CHG CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN | $105.84 | $189.00 | — source file |
| Palo Alto County Hospital Emmetsburg · Emmetsburg, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) | $108.00 | $144.00 | — source file |
| Virginia Gay Hospital Vinton · Cedar Rapids, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $109.60 | $137.00 | Aug 13, 2026 source file |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB PANCREATIC CYST - CEA | $110.60 | $158.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City · Iowa City, IA HB PANCREATIC CYST - CEA | $110.60 | $158.00 | Mar 11, 2026 source file |
| Manning Regional Healthcare Center Manning · Carroll, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $112.54 | $158.50 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Mayo Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) Peritoneal Fluid | $117.00 | $180.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Clarinda Regional Health Center Clarinda · Clarinda, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $118.94 | $201.60 | Jul 13, 2026 source file |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital Spencer · Spencer, IA CEA | $119.25 | $159.00 | — source file |
| Decatur County Hospital Leon · Leon, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $120.00 | $150.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Mayo Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) Peritoneal Fluid | $120.25 | $185.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Madison County Memorial Hospital Winterset · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $121.60 | $152.00 | Sep 23, 2026 source file |
| Regional Medical Center Manchester · Manchester, IA CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN | $124.00 | $155.00 | — source file |
| Keokuk County Health Center Sigourney · Sigourney, IA CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (SO) | $124.60 | $178.00 | — source file |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Lake City · Lake City, IA CEA QC/V/Y/J/A/B/D/E/F/G/J/L/M/O/P/Q/R/W/X/C1/S1/L1/C2/P1/W1/R1/PL/G1/M2 | $125.00 | $157.00 | Oct 8, 2024 source file |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $127.40 | $196.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Washington County Hospital Washington · Iowa City, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $128.25 | $171.00 | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Belmond Community Hospital Belmond · Belmond, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $128.40 | $214.00 | Apr 22, 2026 source file |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic West Union · West Union, IA CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA) | $128.90 | $217.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Dallas County Hospital Perry · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA CEA | $140.00 | $216.00 | — source file |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center Algona · Algona, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $144.00 | $180.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Rawford County Memorial Hospital Denison · Denison, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $156.00 | $195.00 | Jul 27, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $165.75 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $165.75 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $165.75 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $165.75 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $165.75 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Hansen Family Hospital Iowa Falls · Iowa Falls, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $167.89 | $167.89 | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
| Lakes Regional Hospital Spirit Lake · Spirit Lake, IA | $170.05 | $179.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Mayo Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) Peritoneal Fluid | $173.55 | $267.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $173.55 | $267.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sioux Center Health Sioux Center · Sioux Center, IA | $185.27 | $191.00 | — source file |
| Wayne County Hospital Corydon · Corydon, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $189.00 | $189.00 | Jun 10, 2026 source file |
| Monroe County Hospital Albia · Albia, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $201.00 | $335.00 | Sep 9, 2026 source file |
| Franklin General Hospital Hampton · Hampton, IA Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $208.80 | $232.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville · Estherville, IA | $241.53 | $249.00 | — source file |
| Avera Merrill Pioneer Rock Rapids · Rock Rapids, IA | $241.53 | $249.00 | — source file |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $255.00 | $255.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Mayo Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) Peritoneal Fluid | $289.25 | $445.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) | $445.00 | $445.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 7 | $64.28 | $140.00 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 5 | $64.28 | $100.36 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $64.28 | $75.00 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $64.28 | $127.40 |
| Iowa City, IA | 3 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $28.42 | $45.00 |
| Ames, IA | 2 | $26.40 | $32.80 |
| Carroll, IA | 2 | $57.00 | $84.77 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 | $64.28 | $86.94 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $63.00 | $91.62 |
| Albia, IA | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Algona, IA | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Atlantic, IA | 1 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Belmond, IA | 1 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Britt, IA | 1 | $101.25 | $101.25 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Charles City, IA | 1 | $86.54 | $86.54 |
| Clarinda, IA | 1 | $118.94 | $118.94 |
| Clarion, IA | 1 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $27.84 | $27.84 |
| Corydon, IA | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Denison, IA | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $165.75 | $165.75 |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 1 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $241.53 | $241.53 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Greenfield, IA | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Hampton, IA | 1 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Harwarden, IA | 1 | $97.75 | $97.75 |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 1 | $167.89 | $167.89 |
| Jefferson, IA | 1 | $105.84 | $105.84 |
| Keosauqua, IA | 1 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Lake City, IA | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Leon, IA | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Manchester, IA | 1 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $165.75 | $165.75 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $165.75 | $165.75 |
| Orange City, IA | 1 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Pella, IA | 1 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $241.53 | $241.53 |
| Sac City, IA | 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Sigourney, IA | 1 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $185.27 | $185.27 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Spencer, IA | 1 | $119.25 | $119.25 |
| Spirit Lake, IA | 1 | $170.05 | $170.05 |
| Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Waukon, IA | 1 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Webster City, IA | 1 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
What it is
A CEA test measures a protein that can be high in colorectal and some other cancers. It is used to follow treatment and watch for recurrence, not to screen healthy people.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test in other states
- Alabama$99.00
- Alaska$186.81
- Arizona$54.84
- Arkansas$55.93
- California$106.38
- Colorado$189.60
- Connecticut$94.05
- Delaware$197.65
- District of Columbia$197.14
- Florida$122.14
- Georgia$99.30
- Hawaii$159.48
- Idaho$93.75
- Illinois$141.40
- Indiana$126.63
- Kansas$110.69
- Kentucky$125.64
- Louisiana$58.66
- Maine$85.65
- Maryland$72.37
- Massachusetts$94.63
- Michigan$83.00
- Minnesota$100.00
- Mississippi$97.44
- Missouri$102.00
- Montana$100.32
- Nebraska$125.50
- Nevada$152.78
- New Hampshire$130.35
- New Jersey$43.50
- New Mexico$141.90
- New York$70.00
- North Carolina$161.78
- North Dakota$123.83
- Ohio$85.15
- Oklahoma$102.30
- Oregon$81.75
- Pennsylvania$103.65
- Puerto Rico$70.00
- Rhode Island$151.60
- South Carolina$148.50
- South Dakota$164.80
- Tennessee$63.44
- Texas$160.38
- Utah$305.58
- Vermont$188.00
- Virginia$115.20
- Washington$127.20
- West Virginia$100.00
- Wisconsin$135.85
- Wyoming$90.40
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.