Test directory: Carcinoembryonic Ag, Body Fluid

Ordering Code5499
Test NameCarcinoembryonic Ag, Body Fluid
AliasCEA
CEA, Pancreatic Cysts
Preferred SpecimenBody Fluid
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
ARUP Transport Tube
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsIndicate a source on test request form

Centrifuge to remove cellular material
Transfer specimen to ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection CriteriaBody fluid containing cellular material
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 1 Week
MethodologyQuantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Lab ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
SourceALLSee report.
Carcinoembryonic Ag, Body FluidALLSee report.