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HelpTest Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Alternate: Plain Red Tube
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Smokers: 0-10.1 ng/mL
Nonsmokers: 0-5.0 ng/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82378
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) | |
| Alternate | Plain Red, no additive |