Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Test information:  In the presence of certain cancers, CEA may be used to monitor the effect of treatment and recurrence of disease. Serum CEA is ordered most often for patients with colorectal cancer.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

<5 mg/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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