Test Code CEAFL Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Body Fluids
Methodology
ElectrochemiluminescenceCEA is a tumor marker used to monitor the course and treatment of certain malignancies.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of collection.
1 green-top (heparin) tube (2 mL of heparinized body fluid). Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: Indicate source of specimen on specimen container and request form.