Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), HAMA Treated
Order Name
HAMA/CEA
Test Number: 2015400
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 2015400
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2039-6 |
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CEA w/HAMA Treatment
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Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) | 2039-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | If testing cannot be started within 48 hours, please send Two Frozen aliquots. Stability: CEA: Ambient=1 day; Refrigerated= 7 days, Frozen >7days. HAMA: Ambient = 7days, Refrigerated = 7 days, Frozen 28 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-5 days |
| Notes | The standard CEA is performed here at Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc. Central Lab and the CEA w/HAMA Treatment is sent out and performed at Quest Diagnostics. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82378 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |