Test Directory
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
White Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
0.20 ml |
Reference ranges
0 - 5 µg/L
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Availability
Normal working hours only.
Anticipated turnaround
4 days
General additional information
Useful in follow up of colorectal and some other cancers. Limited value in diagnosis.
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