Prostate, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer markers plus metabolic risk factors
The short answer
Men's Cancer Screening Panel bundles 12 tests — PSA, Total, AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) and CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) plus 9 more — for $299.99 plus one $6 lab processing fee (about $25.00 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest.
Other Labs
Starting at $600
+ lab fees
TestWell
$299.99
+ $6 lab processing fee
The Men's Cancer Screening Panel combines direct tumor markers with metabolic indicators linked to cancer risk. PSA screens for prostate cancer — the most common cancer in men. CEA screens for colorectal cancer, CA 19-9 for pancreatic cancer, and AFP for liver cancer. These are complemented by metabolic markers — elevated insulin and IGF-1 are associated with increased cancer risk, LDH is elevated in many cancers, hs-CRP measures systemic inflammation linked to cancer progression, and ferritin can be elevated in certain malignancies. CBC and CMP provide baseline blood health and organ function context. This panel is not diagnostic — it is a screening tool best used as part of regular preventive care.
Men's cancer screening biomarkers: PSA Total + Free PSA (prostate), FIT Test (colon), CEA (colorectal/general), AFP (liver/testicular), CBC (hematologic), LDH (general). Surveillance panel for men 40+ with risk factors.
Men 50+ for routine cancer surveillance, men 40+ with family history of cancer, men with persistent unexplained symptoms (weight loss, fatigue, anemia), survivors monitoring for recurrence. Not a substitute for screening colonoscopy.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
3–5 business days · typical; varies by lab and draw day
Biomarkers
38 across 12 tests
12 individual tests · 38 biomarkers measured — each test linked so you can learn more.
Fasting for 8–12 hours is recommended. Inform your provider if you have known prostate or liver conditions, as these can affect certain tumor marker levels.
What can throw off this result
Physician-reviewed “Before your test” pages — what each factor does, for how long, and what to do about it.
A Men's Cancer Screening Panel costs $299.99 at TestWell — $305.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $299.99 | $305.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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PSA Total + Free PSA (prostate), at-home FIT Test (colon cancer blood detection), CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen — colorectal monitoring), AFP (liver and testicular cancer), CBC (catches leukemia/lymphoma early), LDH (general malignancy marker). 6-7 tests covering the highest-incidence male cancers.
Mixed — PSA is the only widely-recommended screening tumor marker (with appropriate counseling). CEA and AFP are better for monitoring known cancer rather than screening. The CBC catches blood cancers. This panel is useful for surveillance with family history; for average-risk screening, USPSTF-recommended tests (PSA selectively, colonoscopy or FIT, low-dose CT for smokers) are first-line.
No. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. The FIT Test in this panel is an annual screen that can substitute for colonoscopy for average-risk adults — but a positive FIT requires follow-up colonoscopy.
On TestWell, the Men's Cancer Screening Panel is $299.99. Ordering the same tests separately would be about $400. Quest Health lists comparable bundles at $600, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $1500-2500 without insurance.
No fasting required for the blood components. For the FIT Test, no diet restrictions — collect a sample at home using the included kit.
Most elevations are benign — PSA can rise from BPH, CEA from smoking or IBD, AFP from liver inflammation. A single mildly elevated result needs a repeat in 4-6 weeks before further workup. Persistently elevated markers warrant imaging or specialty referral.
Annually for men 50+ or men 40+ with strong family history. Less frequently if all markers have been stable for years. Always pair with age-appropriate cancer screening tests outside of bloodwork (colonoscopy, low-dose CT for smokers, skin checks).
Men's Cancer Screening Panel results are typically ready in 3–5 business days after your draw at Quest or Labcorp. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation.
Peptides and GLP-1s, prednisone and other corticosteroids and exercise can change a Men's Cancer Screening Panel result without anything being wrong. Peptides and GLP-1s can lower Hemoglobin A1c and can raise BUN, IGF-1 and Insulin — expected treatment effect — A1c is the monitoring marker, not a reason to stop. Prednisone and other corticosteroids can raise Glucose and WBC and can lower Lymphocytes, hs-CRP and Potassium — expected on steroids; A1c over weeks reflects it. Exercise can raise ALT and Creatinine and 2 more markers on this test — rest 48 hours before a liver panel. Each is explained on our physician-reviewed "Before your test" pages; when one applies, remove it and retest.
Order the Men's Cancer Screening Panel online from TestWell for $299.99 (plus a $6 per-order lab processing fee) — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed. A licensed physician authorizes the order, then you walk into any Quest or Labcorp patient service center near you for the draw (the lab locator on our site lists the closest ones by ZIP code), and results arrive in 3–5 business days.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
Starting at $600 at other labs
TestWell Price
$299.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
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Men's Cancer Screening Panel
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