CEA

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600, Immuometric Immunoassay

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Plasma/serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Light-green top, Lavendar top

Serum: Yellow top/red top

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Ambient/Refrigerated OK

<3.0 ng/mL (non-smokers)

Some smokers may have elevated CEA, usually <5.0

M - F

82378