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Test Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

CEA is useful for monitoring colorectal cancer and other selected cancers. It may also be useful in assessing the effectiveness of treatment.

Specimen Required

 

Container/Tube  
 Preferred SST
 Acceptable Red Top
Specimen Volume 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume 1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Refrigerated 2-8°C 7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

0.21 – 5.00 ng/mL

Methodology

ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay

CPT Code

82378

Loinc Code

2039-6