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 Hospital 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.