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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