Method Name
Chemiluminescence
Aliases
Carcinoembyonic Antigen; CEA, CEA
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuged specimen stable for 7 days refrigerated.
Special Instructions
Submit specimen as soon as possible after collection. The CEA value should not be interpreted as evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease and is not recommended for use as a screening procedure to detect the presence of cancer in the general population.
Performing Laboratory
Monday – Saturday. Turn around time is 24 hours.
Reference Values
Age 20-40 ,Non-smoker: <3.8 ng/mL Age 20-40,nSmoker: <5.5 ng/mL Age >40, Non-smoker: <5.0ng/mL Age >40, smoker: <6.5ng/mL