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Test ID BLOD0587 Carcinoembryonic Antigen

AKA

CEA

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

 

This test requires its own frozen aliquot.  Avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles.

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.3 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     8 hours     
 Refrigerated     7 days     
 Frozen     Greater than 7 days     Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

82378

Coverage Limitations

This test has limited coverage – If applicable, please submit
Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare)