LUNGClear™: Lung Cancer Blood Test in Singapore
Find out your lung cancer risk from a single blood sample for $272.50
- Measures 12 microRNAs and CEA in your blood, combined into a risk score
- A simple blood draw, with no radiation exposure
- Home blood draw available for added privacy and convenience
- Doctor review of your results with follow-up advice
Last updated: Oct 15, 2026
What Is the LUNGClear Test?
The LUNGClear test is a blood test that estimates how likely you are to have lung cancer, by measuring markers in your blood that tend to change when lung cancer is present. It was developed by Mirxes, a Singapore biotechnology company, and is processed in a clinical laboratory licensed by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in Singapore in both men and women, and it rarely causes symptoms in its early stages. About 4 in 5 cases locally are detected at a late stage, when treatment is usually more difficult.
LUNGClear is designed to assess the risk of having lung cancer, so that further tests, such as a low-dose CT scan, can be arranged and any treatment can start earlier if needed. It does not diagnose lung cancer, and it does not replace a low-dose CT scan for people who are advised to have one.
How Does the LUNGClear Test Work?
The LUNGClear test measures two kinds of markers in your blood, 12 microRNAs and a protein called carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and combines them into a single risk score.
MicroRNAs are tiny molecules found in your cells that help control how they work, and some of them enter your bloodstream. People with lung cancer tend to have a different mix of microRNAs in their blood from people without it.
CEA is a protein that some tumours, including lung tumours, can release into the blood. Its level can also be raised by smoking and may be normal in early lung cancer, which is why it is not used on its own.
Who Should Consider the LUNGClear Test?
The LUNGClear test is intended for healthy adults aged 40 and above who have no symptoms of lung cancer and are not at high risk of it.
The main risk factors are:
Tobacco smoke contains chemicals that can damage the cells lining the lungs, and the risk stays raised for years after quitting.
Regularly breathing in other people's smoke exposes your lungs to the same harmful chemicals.
Lung cancer in a parent, sibling or child is linked to a higher risk, partly due to shared genes.
Breathing in asbestos fibres or chemicals such as arsenic, chromium and nickel over many years can damage lung tissue.
Lung cancer can also develop in people with none of these risk factors, and about 1 in 3 people with lung cancer in East Asia have never smoked. Among women with lung cancer in China, more than 8 in 10 have never smoked.
People aged 50 and above who have smoked heavily, now or in the past, are usually advised to have a low-dose CT scan rather than a blood test. This scan uses a small dose of X-rays to take detailed pictures of the lungs.
LUNGClear may suit people who do not qualify for this scan, as it shows whether further tests are needed.
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How Is the LUNGClear Test Done?
The LUNGClear test requires just one blood sample of about 5 ml.
Our doctors at ATA Medical can assess any symptoms and risk factors to confirm if LUNGClear is suitable for you. If it is, a blood sample can then be drawn from your arm for laboratory analysis.
Results are usually available within 7 to 10 working days, and our doctors will contact you to explain your risk score, what it means and any follow-up steps.
What Do Your LUNGClear Results Mean?
LUNGClear reports your result as a risk score that falls into one of three categories:
| Risk score | Risk category | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Below 37.0 | Low risk | Your likelihood of having lung cancer is not raised |
| 37.1 to 51.8 | Intermediate (moderate) risk | Your likelihood of having lung cancer is slightly raised, and further tests may be recommended |
| Above 51.9 | High risk | Your likelihood of having lung cancer is raised, and further tests, such as a low-dose CT scan, are advised |
A high-risk score is not a diagnosis of lung cancer, while a low-risk score cannot rule it out completely. The score estimates your chance of having lung cancer at the time of testing. It cannot tell you whether you might develop lung cancer later in life.
It also does not take your other risk factors into account, such as smoking or family history, so it is best interpreted alongside them.
A low-dose CT scan of the lungs is usually the next recommended step if further tests are advised.
"Early lung cancer usually causes no symptoms, so many cases are only found once the cancer has spread. The LUNGClear blood test offers a simple way to see whether a CT scan of the lungs may be needed, so that any cancer can be found at an earlier, more treatable stage."
— Dr Leonard Leng
"Early lung cancer usually causes no symptoms, so many cases are only found once the cancer has spread. The LUNGClear blood test offers a simple way to see whether a CT scan of the lungs may be needed, so that any cancer can be found at an earlier, more treatable stage."
— Dr Leonard Leng
LUNGClear Test Price
At ATA Medical, we offer LUNGClear and low-dose CT scans, with consultation and results review. If you would like help to stop smoking, we also offer lifestyle medicine services.
Our prices are as follows:
| Test | Price*^ |
|---|---|
| Consultation | From $49.05 |
| LUNGClear Lung Cancer Blood Test | $272.50 |
| Lung Scans and Tests | |
| Chest X-Ray | $49.05 |
| Low-dose CT Scan | $436 |
| Spirometry (Lung Function Test) | $54.50 |
| Other Cancer Blood Tests | |
| GASTROClear Stomach Cancer Blood Test | $272.50 |
| SPOT-MAS Cancer Blood Test | $700 |
| LucenceINSIGHT™ Core (6 Cancers) | $654 |
| LucenceINSIGHT™ Me (9 Cancers) | $1,308 |
| LucenceINSIGHT™ (12 Cancers) | $1,918 |
| LucenceINSIGHT™ Plus (50 Cancers) | $3,798 |
| [Optional] Premium Mobile Blood Drawing at Your Home | Additional $54.50 (per location up to 5 pax) |
^Prices last updated on Oct 15, 2026. While every effort is made to keep pricing information up to date, please contact our team to confirm the latest rates.
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ATA Medical @ Tanjong Pagar
Sat: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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ATA Medical @ Orchard
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