Test directory: Carcinoembryonic Ag, Body Fluid

Ordering Code 5499
Test Name Carcinoembryonic Ag, Body Fluid
Alias CEA
CEA, Pancreatic Cysts
Preferred Specimen Body Fluid
Preferred Container Sterile Container
ARUP Transport Tube
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Indicate a source on test request form

Centrifuge to remove cellular material
Transfer specimen to ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Body fluid containing cellular material
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 1 Week
Methodology Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Source ALL See report.
Carcinoembryonic Ag, Body Fluid ALL See report.