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General Information
Alias: CEA
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days
CPT Codes: 82378
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes:
Effective June 16, 2020, this test is applicable to Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid.
Effective February 16, 2021, this test is applicable to CSF.
Link:
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid |
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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See Link |
See Link |
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen Fluid Source |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Body Fluid (Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal or Pleural) |
Sterile Screw Top Tube |
1 mL-minimum |
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Refrigerated |
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CSF |
CSF Vial |
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Spin and aliquot |
Refrigerated |
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