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HelpTest ID BLOD0587 Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Synonym
CEA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot. Avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Bismarck
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | Greater than 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Chemiluminescence
Bismarck
Chemiluminescent One-Step Sandwich
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
82378
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage – If applicable, please submit
Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare)
Report Available
1 - 3 days