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CEA

Test Code
CEA


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NULL


Transport Container
BIOHAZARD BAG


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Specimen Stability
If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, serum should be removed from the clot.  Specimens may be stored up to 7 days at 2-8 C prior to being tested.  If testing will be delayed more that 7 days, specimens should be stored frozen at -20C or colder.
 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen Hemolyzed.


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
SUNDAY - SATURDAY
 


Report Available
SAME DAY


Reference Range
0.0 - 5.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Assay is used to aid in the prognosis and management of cancer in patients.


Performing Laboratory
BHMC-LR


Last Updated: February 3, 2019


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.