Test Overview
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
To follow patients with neoplasm and to evaluate the effect of the antineoplastic therapy, particularly in pancreatic and colorectal carcinoma.
No established reference range.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
CEA levels are elevated in smokers, former smokers, patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, and patients with Non colorectal or pancreatic neoplasms.
Test Details
8 hours
Specimen Requirements
Collect pancreatic cyst fluid in SST or red top tube, or sterile container with no preservative. Refrigerate. Pancreatic cyst fluid must be of liquid consistency for analysis.
Additional Information
Tested by chemiluminescent immunoassay manufactured by Siemens Healthineers, performed on Atellica IM system.