CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN
Name: CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN
Mnemonic: CEA
Container: Serum, Serum Separator
Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIAâ€
Reported: Routine 4 hr; STAT 1 hour
CPT: 82378
Department: Main Lab
Preferred Volume: 1.0 ml serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml
Stability: 7 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen
Performed: Daily
Units: ng/ml
Reference Range: 0.0-3.4 ng/ml
Note: Due to the possibility of carryover, this test may not be added on to previous orders.