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Test Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Cerner Test Code

CEA

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Preferred: Gold SST

Acceptable: Red Top

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 1.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate. 

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 2 days, Frozen

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

CPT(s)

82378

Methodology

2-site sandwich immunoassay

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry