Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serous Fluid
Order Name
SRS CEA
Test Number: 4500675
Revision Date 06/14/2018
Test Number: 4500675
Revision Date 06/14/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Serous Fluid
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 12515-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serous Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Venous blood is often drawn simultaneously. Note fluid type on requisition and container. Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring colorectal cancer. May be useful in assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82378 |
| Internal Comments | 6/12/17 added instructions: Freeze if testing cannot be started within 48 hours of collection - JK 6/14/18 changed Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 48 hours. Freeze if testing cannot be started within 48 hours of collection - to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |