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HelpTest Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Reference Values
≥12 years: 0.0-5.0 ng/mL
Note: CEA is now being performed on the Beckman Coulter DXI. Note reference changes. It is suggested that currently monitored patients be rebaselined. Call NetworkReferenceLab Customer Service at 314-653-4455 for further details.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine-shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82378
LOINC Code Information
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Name |
LOINC Code |
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CEA |
19166-8
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