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Epic Code LAB57 CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)

Important Note

Test cannot be ordered as an add-on.

Testing performed by Roche Cobas systems by Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay.  Serum markers are not specific for malignancy. Assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

Test Name Alias

Carcinoembryonic Antigen Level | CEA | Embryonic Carcinoma Antigen | 6785

Interface Order Alias

10100

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

Processing Instructions:

  • Gold Tube/Serum: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
  • Minimum volume: 1.0 mL plasma or serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

0.0-5.0 ng/mL

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

CPT

82378

CDM Code

3018237801

Epic Test ID

1230100443

LOINC

CEA: 2039-6

Mayo Access Code

SHO6785

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Updated Date

3/14/2024 - Important Note