CEA
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Alternate Names
Carcinoembryonic Antigen
SoftLab Order Code
CEA
Epic Order Name
CEA
Epic Order ID
LAB57
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full yellow microtainer
Storage or Stability
Ambient 8 hours, Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
82378