Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is not useful diagnostically. Used mainly for the follow-up of colorectal cancer.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0031
Turn Around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
ug/L