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 |