Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2186
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FCEA
Alternate Names
  • CEA Fluid
  • Fluid Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • Fluid CEA

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Required Forms & Information

Order must include the site and/or source of collection


Patient Preparation

Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Fluid in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Fluid*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

No Reference Range Established


Test Comments:

This assay was performed on the Roche Cobas instrument. This test was performed using a kit approved by the FDA for blood. Body fluids are not a sample type specified by the manufacturer.

Patients taking vitamin supplements containing doses of > 5 mg/day may have falsely decreased test results generated.


Methodology:
  • Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01489169


CPT Coding

82378


Medical Necessity May Apply