Tests:Carcinoembryonic Antigen: Difference between revisions
Tests:Carcinoembryonic Antigen
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Department | |Department | ||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
|CEA | |CEA | ||
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|Test Availability | |||
|Monday - Friday | |||
Contact the lab if urgent testing is required | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen Type | |Specimen Type | ||
|Serum | |Serum | ||
Plasma | Plasma | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|6 mL<span style="background: #fbec5d"> Yellow-Top</span> | |6 mL<span style="background: #fbec5d"> Yellow-Top</span> | ||
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| | |Unacceptable | ||
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| | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
|Minimum 0.5 mL blood in 6 mL <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top </span> | |Minimum 0.5 mL blood in 6 mL <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top </span> | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample Type | |Sample Type | ||
|Serum | |Serum | ||
Plasma | Plasma | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
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== Clinical Information == | |||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" |CEA is a marker for colorectal, gastrointestinal, lung and breast carcinomas. | | colspan="2" |CEA is a marker for colorectal, gastrointestinal, lung and breast carcinomas. | ||