Test Code CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN CEA
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Serum
Method
Two-site Immunoenzymatic Assay
Container
No additive with gel (gold hemogard)
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated
48 hours
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
>48 hours
CPT Code
82378
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Group Components
CEA