CEA (CEA)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB57, CEA, Carcinoembryonic Antigen
CPT Codes: 82378
Methodology: Abbott Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Reference Range: 0-150yrs: 0 - 5 ng/mL
Tube Type: Red top tube (no gel) - 5 mL
Specimen: Serum
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: 2 red top microtainers
Volume: 2 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 1 red top (Pediatric = 2 red top microtainers)
Stability: Room temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 6 months
Reasons for Rejection: Incorrect tube or specimen type
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
Significance: Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

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