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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum

Test Code
319


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


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



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