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