41010:CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA), BODY FLUID
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Edit Date: |
4/18/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
82378 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Fluid in one 5 mL red top tube or other sterile container. |
Handling: |
Label container with source of fluid. Refrigerate. Transport in original container. |
Stability: |
8 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated at 2-8° C, or 30 days frozen at -20° C. |
Standard Volume: |
2 mL fluid. |
Minimum Volume: |
1 mL fluid. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
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