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Test Code LAB57 CEA

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code

CEA                                                                         

 82378

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol  Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 1 mL 1 mL 7 days
*Yellow Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL N/A N/A 7 days

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Reference Range

≥18 years all sexes:

0 -  2.5 in 98.2% of Nonsmokers and 87.3% of Smokers
2.6 – 5 in 1.8% of Nonsmokers and 8% of smokers
5.1 – 10.1 in 4.7% of Smokers

Instrumentation

Siemens Atellica IM1600

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / Same day, first shift only / Not available STAT

Section

Chemistry-2

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes