41010:CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA), BODY FLUID

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41010:CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA), BODY FLUID
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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