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Test Code CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Important Note

The results of this assay can be affected due to the consumption of Biotin.  Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 8 hrs before blood draw.

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top		  

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay  Interpretive Data
CEA

Reference range: (20-69 years):

Non-smoker: less than or equal to 3.0 ng/mL

Smoker: less than 5.0 ng/ml

Results can not be used interchangably with the results of other methods and can not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

LOINC

2039-6

CPT

82378