Test Code 0205997 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting

3. Indicate whether serum or plasma.

Refrigerated

1.7 - 5.0 ng/mL

Monday through Friday

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