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HelpTest Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Blood
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.5 mL) of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
<3.5 ng/mL nonsmoker
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82378
Secondary ID
HHA1352
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum |
2039-6 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma or Serum |
RT, spun |
7 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
14 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |