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CEA, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Test Code
LAB220294


Alias/See Also
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) Cyst Fluid


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
1 mL Pancreatic Cyst Fluid


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (below) with the specimen.


Transport Container
Plain, plastic, screw-top tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Frozen (preferred) 90 days


Ambient 24 hours


Refrigerated 72 hours



Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis >5000 mg/dL
This test should not be ordered for pancreatic fluid of noncyst origin (eg, pancreatic duct fluid; peripancreatic fluid)


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinical Laboratory
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55905

Additional Information
Mayo Oncology Test Request Form


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.