Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), HAMA Treated
Order Name
HAMA/CEA
Test Number: 2015400
Revision Date 10/28/2025
Test Number: 2015400
Revision Date 10/28/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2039-6 |
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CEA w/HAMA Treatment
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Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) | 2039-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | If testing cannot be started within 48 hours, please send Two Frozen aliquots. Stability: CEA: Ambient=1 day; Refrigerated= 7 days, Frozen >7days. HAMA: Ambient = 7days, Refrigerated = 7 days, Frozen 28 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-5 days |
| Clinical Use | The standard CEA is performed here at Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc. Central Lab and the CEA w/HAMA Treatment is sent out and performed at Labcorp Burlington. |
| Notes | Testing performed via Abbott Alinity Immunoassay method. Results obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient's course of therapy. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82378 |
| Internal Comments | 7/14/17 updated the note for performing location in notes section. - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |