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Test Code LAB9504 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Intended Use

Used as a tumor associated antigen

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Submit 1 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) of pancreatic cyst fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  8 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20C> hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82378