CEA

Test Information

Test Name

CEA

Synonyms

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Department

Biochemistry

Price

$25.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Collection Information

Availability

Not available for self-request.

Processing Information

Registration Code

CEA

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Whakatane

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

- Taupo

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry

Alternative Specimen

Plain tube

Methodology

Sample Stability

3 days

Interpretations

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Volume

0.3 mL serum

External Lab Website