- Test Name
- CEA
- Aliases
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CARAG
- LOINC Test Code
- 2039-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Not for screening. Measurement of CEA has been shown to be clinically relevant in the management of patients with colorectal, breast, lung, prostatic, pancreatic, and ovarian carcinomas.
- Reorder interval
- 14 Days
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Do not use specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or pooled.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19