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HelpTest Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Additional Codes
LAB57
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top SST
Specimen Volume :1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Ensure that complete clot formation has taken place prior to centrifugation.
2. Avoid grossly hemolyzed specimens.
3. If transport time is 24 hours, send specimen frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate; 24 hours/Frozen OK
Result Information
Ninety-seven percent of healthy, non-smoking subjects may be expected to have CEA values of 5.0 ng/mL. If patient has previously been monitored by another method, comparison study should be performed.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82378