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Biochemistry

Code

CEA

Referral code

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Test information

Used mainly to follow up patients with colorectal cancer

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

<3.0 ug/L

Tube type

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry

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