Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD74283Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
CEA with HAMA Treatment
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
CEA is a tumor marker that is useful to monitor patients with persistent, recurrent or metastatic colonic carcinoma. Patients who have received mouse monoclonal antibodies as part of treatment should have their specimens pre‑treated for removal of the human antimouse antibodies (HAMA).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Approximately 5% of colorectal cancers are not associated with increased levels of CEA. CEA may be elevated in many types of solid cancer.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
CEA
AnalyteCEA • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
CEA, Untreated
AnalyteCEA Untreated • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
HAMA Treated
ProteinHAMA Treated CEA • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Transport tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |