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
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