Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Other
| Label Mnemonic: | CEAO |
| Epic code: | LAB8369 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 82378 |
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL fluid in red top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations).
Comments:
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary
Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping
the specimen.
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results
should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82378