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Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Test Code
CEA


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (1.0 minimum)


Transport Container
SST Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Stable for 8 hours at 20-25 °C, 2 days at 2-8 °C,1 month at -20 °C Freeze only once




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.