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Test Code CEAFL Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Body Fluids

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence
CEA is a tumor marker used to monitor the course and treatment of certain malignancies.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen 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.

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday