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HelpTest Code CEA BLD Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Bld
Additional Codes
For CEA on CSF samples, see "CSF Carcinoembryonic Antigen".
Clinical System Name
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Bld
Synonyms
Carcinoembryonic Antigen
CEA
CEAG
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Avoid hemolysis. Tubes with anticoagulant are not acceptable.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Any tube with anticoagulant
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin sample, transfer 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) serum to a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Store in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot & refrigerate sample.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 8 h |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M and Th | 2 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 685-6066
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82378
Methodology
Method: None Beckman DxI
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| ng/mL | |
| Blood | 0 - 5.0 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Carcinoembryonic Antigen |
| Reference Test Number: | CEA |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |