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Test Code CEA CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Container

Lavender-K2 EDTA

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

This test is performed using Abbott’s chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA).

 

The concentration of CEA in a given specimen can vary when measured by assays from different manufacturers, due to differences in methods and reagent specificity. Results determined by assays using different methods may not be comparable.

Reference Range

Non-Smokers: <3.0 ng/mL
Smokers: <5.0 ng/mL
 

CPT Code

82378