Carcinoembryonic Antigen

0080080
copy
 

Copy Utility


emailprint
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
CEA
Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Body Fluid (refer to Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid, ARUP test code 0020742). Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

0.0-3.0 ng/mL

Interpretive Data

The Roche CEA electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is used. Results obtained with different test methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Measurement of CEA has been shown to be clinically relevant in the management of patients with colorectal, breast, lung, prostatic, pancreatic, and ovarian carcinomas. Smokers may have slightly elevated levels of CEA. The CEA assay value, regardless of level, should not be interpreted as evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease and is not recommended for use as a screening procedure to detect the presence of cancer in the general population. 

Compliance Category

FDA

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes

82378

Are you an ARUP Client? Click here for your pricing.
Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0080080 Carcinoembryonic Antigen 2039-6
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • CEA
  • CEA Assay
  • CEA Levels
  • CEA, Serum
  • Embryonic Carcinoma Antigen
Carcinoembryonic Antigen