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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Friday


Test Code
CEA


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL of plasma refrigerated. Note: Turbidity may affect results.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
0.0 - 3.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Used to aid in the prognosis and management of cancer patients in whom changing concentrations of CEA are observed



Last Updated: January 30, 2013


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.