Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Test ID: CEAF
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Platform
Roche Elecsys
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Specimen Comment
Plasma samples are not suitable.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Platform
Roche Elecsys
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) | µg/L |
|
ng/mL x 1.00 | |
|
Results obtained with Roche Elecsys assay. Results from other manufacturers cannot be used interchangeably.
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Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CEAF | 2788CEA | ug/L |
Test Version
11-Jun-2025