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CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA)

Test Code
LAB57


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green toptube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red, dark green or gold to tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours after collection   Ambient: Not Stated   Refrigerated: 7 days   Frozen: not specified


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
< 5.0 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hosiptal Center
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




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.