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Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Body Fluid  (CEA, BF)

Synonyms:  CEA, Body Fluid
Specimen:  Body Fluid (other than CSF or blood); 2mL in sterile screw capped container.
                        Volume:  2 mL fluid
Minimum Volume:  200 microL fluid
Collection:  Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Maintain at room temperature for 8 hours; 48 hours at 2-8°C, or freeze -20° C for longer storage.
Rejection Criteria:  Improper labeling.
Reference Range:  See report.
Methodology:  Direct chemiluminometric
Test Use: 
Additional Information:  No Additional Information Listed
Testing Includes: 
Testing Facility:  AnMed Laboratory