Test Name

CEA

Test Code

524

Unit

ng/mL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

CEA

CPT Code

82378

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Stability:

7 days 2 to 8 ^oC

6 months at -20^oC ,Freeze only once.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of carcinoembryonic antigen in human serum and plasma. This assay is further indicated for serial measurement of CEA to aid in the management of cancer patients. The main indication for CEA determinations is the follow-up and therapymanagement of colorectal carcinoma. The main indication for CEA determinations is the follow-up and therapymanagement of colorectal carcinoma.

Limitations

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day)
until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. For diagnostic purposes,
the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patients medical history, clinical examination and other findings.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Do not use sodium citrate tube, Improper labeling.

Adult Reference Ranges

Non-smoker 0 – 3.4 ng/mL

Smoker 0-5.2 ng/mL