Test Code LAB0205997 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Additional Codes
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LAB0205997 | CARCINOGENIC EMBRYONIC ANTIGEN |
Reporting Title
CEA
Methodology
Two-Site Sandwich Assay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, plain or gel separator, or potassium EDTA
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum volume: 0.4 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days/Frozen up to 3 months
Reference Values
<5.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Coding
82378