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Test Code LAB57 CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)

Important Note

Performed by Roche e801 ECLIA method. Patient results determined by assays using different
manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

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