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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Test Code
CEAZ


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Transport Container
Lavender top Tube/EDTA


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay



Reference Range
0.0 - 4.7 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
CEA levels have been detected in persons with primary colorectal cancer and in patients with other malignancies involving the gastrointestinal tract, breast, lung ovarian, prostatic, liver abd pancreatic cancers.  CEA levels are not useful in screening.  CEA levels are used in prognosis, reurrence of tumors after surgical removal, and effectiveness of therapy.




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.