Carcinoembryonic Antigen, FLD

General Information

Lab Name
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, FLD
Lab Code
FCEA
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
Units: ng/mL
Ref. Range Notes

Values of CEA will be about 70% higher on the Beckman Access (in use as of 4/1/09), compared with the Siemen/Bayer Centaur (method used prior to 4/1/09).

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers, instruments, or methods may not be comparable.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)

Billing & Coding

LOINC
12515-3
Interfaced Result Code
UOW1391