# Chromogranin A

> This test measures the level of Chromogranin A, a protein produced by neuroendocrine cells found throughout the body. It helps show whether there is excess production of this protein, which can indicate the presence or progression of neuroendocrine tumors.

- Labcorp code: 140848
- Category: [Cancer Detection](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/cancer-detection.md)
- Sample: blood
- Labcorp turnaround: 3–5 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=140848&ref=assistant

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.