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Lab Test Dictionary

CEA (978)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)


Synonyms

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB00942

Lab Test Days

Tuesday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days

Rejection Criteria

Received room temperature

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum


CPT Codes

82378


Revised

08-18-19

Initials

SL