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Orderable Name CEA CEA - Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

0.7 mL

Container Type/Storage

SST-Serum Separator
Refrigerate

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.

Routine Turnaround Time

 Daily
 

Reference Range

Non-Smokers <3 ng/mL
Smokers <5 ng/mL

CPT

82378