CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN (CEA), PANCREATIC CYST FLUID

Test Code
MISC TEST; CEAPC


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
PANCREATIC CYST FLUID, 1mL


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen (ONLY)


Specimen Stability
90 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis


Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat


Report Available
1-3 days


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories 
 



Last Updated: October 17, 2025


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