CEA
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2046
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
82378 - CEA (EAP 30011160)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Non-smoker:
< 2.5
ng/mL
Smoker:
< 5
ng/mL