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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

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

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
  • 0.0 - 4.0
ng/mL x 1.00
Results obtained with Roche Elecsys assay. Results from other manufacturers cannot be used interchangeably.

Test Version

11-Jun-2025

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CEAF 2788CEA ug/L

Test Version

11-Jun-2025