Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Fluid CEAFLU

Method(s) Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required
Collect

CSF, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, or Pleural Fluid. Indicate source on test request form.

Transport

1 mL body fluid refrigerated. (Min: 0.5 mL) Centrifuge to remove cellular material.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Unacceptable Conditions

Any fluid other than listed above. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Schedule Daily
Billing Code 5011157
CPTCode 82378
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

See Laboratory Report.

No Appointment Necessary
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