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CEA, BODY FLUID
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB5210252
Alias/See Also
Carcinoembryonic Antigen
CEA FL
CEA FL
CPT Codes
82378
Preferred Specimen
Peritoneal (Abdominal, Ascites) fluid or Pleural (Thoracentesis) fluid
Minimum Volume
100 uL Fluid
Instructions
LAB: If placing order directly in Beaker input the fluid type in the “Source” and leave an order comment.
LAB: Centrifuge and aliquot if necessary prior to testing. Refrigerate for transport to Newport Beach campus.
LAB: Centrifuge and aliquot if necessary prior to testing. Refrigerate for transport to Newport Beach campus.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: up to 4 hours.
Frozen: up to 6 months.
Frozen: up to 6 months.
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
The Reference Range for this body fluid has not been determined. Comparison of this result with the analyte’ s concentration in the blood, serum or plasma is recommended.
Clinical Significance
This immunoassay is manufactured by Ortho clinical Diagnostics. Tumor marker values using different test methods or manufacturers may vary and cannot be compared. If there is a change to the manufacturer or methodology, patients undergoing serial monitoring should have additional testing performed to confirm baseline values.
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport
