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HelpTest Code LAB57 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL serum; SST acceptable.
Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.
Avoid hemolyzed specimens.
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Specimen Stability
7days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
0 – 5 ng/mL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT Code
82378
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
60 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt