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Test Code Epic LAB57 CEA

Important Note

Interpretive Data: 

The testing method is an electrochemiluminescence assay manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Inc. and performed on the Cobas system. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.

Sunquest ordering code

CEA

Sample type

Container/Tube Type: 

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Preferred Collection Container: SERUM: SST 

Remarks: CEA assay testing is not recommended as a screening procedure to diagnose cancer in the general population.

CPT Code

82378

Alias name

EMBRYONIC CARCINOMA ANTIGEN, CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN

Sample requirements

Transport Information: 3.0 mL blood/1.0 mL serum

Performing Laboratory

Testing Laboratory: Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section: Core Laboratory

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL blood/0.2 mL serum

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 7 days

Frozen Stability: 6 months