Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serum
Test ID: CEAF
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Platform
Roche Cobas e602
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
ON, CA
Test Version
25-Nov-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Specimen Comment
Plasma samples are not suitable.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible.
Additional Information
This test is funded for Ontario patients who meet the criteria listed on the funded-CEA form which must accompany funded CEA requests. A Transfer Fee will be billed for funded CEA requests. Repeat testing is not funded if assay performed within the prior 4 weeks.
Stability
Refrigerated | 7 days |
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Test Version
25-Nov-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescence
Platform
Roche Cobas e602
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
---|---|---|---|
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) | µg/L |
|
ng/mL x 1.00 |
Test Location
ON, CA
Test Version
25-Nov-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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CEAF | 2788CEA | µg/L |
Test Version
25-Nov-2019