Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Order Name
CEA ABB
Test Number: 4500425
Revision Date 04/30/2021
Test Number: 4500425
Revision Date 04/30/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2039-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (1mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2mL (1mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 day, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7days | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring colorectal cancer. May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82378 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |