CARCINOEMBRYONIC AG (CEA)
| Synonyms: | CEA; Carcinoembryonic Antigen |
| Computer Code: | CEA |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Gold top tube: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | 0 - 5.0 ng/mL. The ABlood Bankott Architect CEA assay is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative measurement of CEA. Elevated CEA levels may occur in smokers, in patients with non-malignant diseases, and in cancer patients. CEA results should be used in conjunction with all clinical information. See Addendum VIII. expecteddistributionofaBlood Bankottceavalues.pdf |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82378 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |