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Test ID: CEAF

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum

Orderable by Ontario ND

Test Overview

Method

Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Analytical Platform

Roche Elecsys

Result Included

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

3 mL

Specimen Comment

Plasma samples are not suitable.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible.

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
7 days 6 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
    µg/L
    0.0 - 4.0
    ng/mL x 1.00

    Comment

    Results obtained with Roche Elecsys assay. Results from other manufacturers cannot be used interchangeably.

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
CEAF CEA 2788 ug/L

Test Version

Last Updated

2025-06-11