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HelpTest Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
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Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82378 (HH Bill Code 0205304)
Reference Values
<3.0 ng/dL
(Smoking may increase values.)
Tumor marker results obtained can vary due to the difference in assay methods, reagent specificity and manufacturer. Test performed on the Ortho Vitros 7600.