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Carcinoembryonic Antigen

CEA
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube, plasma separator tube, green (lithium heparin), lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA), or pink (K2 EDTA)

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).

Remarks
Stability

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

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Effective February 22, 2022

Age
0-20 years No Ranges
20-69 years 0.0 - 3.8 ng/mL
69-150 years No Ranges

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

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0080080 Carcinoembryonic Antigen 2039-6
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Aliases

  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • CEA
  • CEA Assay
  • CEA Levels
  • CEA, Serum
  • Embryonic Carcinoma Antigen
Carcinoembryonic Antigen