CEA – “CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)” replaced by CEANT – “Carcioembryonic Antigen (CEA)”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

01/15/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | January 2024

Replacement Test

CARCIOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA)

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

CEA

Ordering Code

1000612

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82378

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

CEANT

Ordering Code

3600337

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82378

Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code
CEANT
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Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Green lithium heparin

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Body fluid

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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Reference Range

Age:
0 -20 years: No ranges
20 - 69 years: 0.0 - 3.8 ng/mL
69 - 150 years: No ranges
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for CEANT

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Carcioembryonic Antigen (CEA)3600337
3600337Carcinoembryonic Antigen2039-6No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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