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HelpTest Code LAB57 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Monitoring colorectal cancer and selected other cancers such as medullary thyroid carcinoma
May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/19/25 ES