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