Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA S)
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| Synonyms:
| CEA, serum |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator) or Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8 °C |
| Rejection Criteria: | Plasma specimen; quantity not sufficient for testing; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Direct chemiluminometric |
| Test Use: | CEA is a useful tool for monitoring and managing cancer therapy, and provides the clinician with additional information about patient prognosis. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |