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Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid-13640

Test info

Test name:

Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid

Test number:

13640

Excellian order number:

LAB13640

Abbreviation:

CEAFLUID

Alternate names:

CEA, fluid

Specimen

Specimen type:

Fluid or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Volume:

3.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.7 mL
(Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Transport container:

Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (142331): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

1 - 3 days

Method:

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Not established

Billing

CPT codes:

82378

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

LOINC code:

Result 12515-3

Tracking

Date created:

04/23/2019

Revised date:

09/21/2023

Review date:

08/21/2023