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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Test Code
3040003234


Alias/See Also
1231100093


CPT Codes
82378

Includes
CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA)


Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
NA HEP Green top tubes (Contact Lab)


Instructions
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and plasma pulled off cells.


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females:
0.00-5.00 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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