CEA (Others)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OCEA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0284

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Indicate specimen type in clinical details

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

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Sample type: other fluids

Contact Information