Test Code LAB57 CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 82378
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Draw blood in a serum gel tube (gold-top preferred, tiger-top SST acceptable). Plain red is also acceptable for this test, but must be allowed to fully clot before centrifugation.
Reference Values
<4.7ng/dL