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Epic EAP: LAB57
Epic Description: CEA
Synonym
Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red with clot activator and inert gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Chabert and Ochsner LSU Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold with clot activator and inert gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
82378