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HelpTest Code CEA BLD Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Bld
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For CEA on CSF samples, see "CSF Carcinoembryonic Antigen".
Clinical System Name
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Bld
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 |
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
Synonyms
Carcinoembryonic Antigen
CEA
CEAG
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M and Th | 2 - 5 d |
Methodology
Method: None Beckman DxI
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| ng/mL | |
| Blood | 0 - 5.0 |
CPT Codes
82378
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Carcinoembryonic Antigen |
| Reference Test Number: | CEA |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |