A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Test Code319
CPT Codes
82378
Preferred Specimen
Serum gel tube(s)
Minimum Volume
3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Immunochemiluminescent Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
<4.0 ng/mL
Reference range for smokers extends to 9.8 ng/mL
Reference range for smokers extends to 9.8 ng/mL
Clinical Significance
Useful for diagnosing and following patients with colorectal neoplasms; to evaluate the effect of surgery; and for monitoring antineoplastic drug therapy in patients.
Performed By
CoxHealth