Test ID: CEA
CPT code: 82378
LOINC: 2039-6
Specimen Type: SERUM
Frequency: Setup: Mon- Fri, TAT 1-3 days
Instructions: 2.0 mL serum from SST tube, separate & refrigerate. Min 1.0 mL.
Text: Useful for monitoring colorectal cancer. May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Methodology: Chemiluminescence Assay