Test Code LAB57 Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Intended Use
Used as a tumor associated antigen
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Required: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: -20C > 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82378