CEA (Others)

Testing Laboratory

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OCEA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0284

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (Other Fluids)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Aspirate
  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 16/02/2026