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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Synonym(s)

CEA

Test ID
CEA
Specimen Type

Serum

Alternate Specimen Type

Red, Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma

Specimen Requirements

SST

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

7 days at 20‑25 °C
14 days at 2‑8 °C
6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)

Methodology

electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA”

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

82378

Reference Range

<4.7 ng/mL

Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

LOINC Code(s)

2039-6