Test Code BFCEA | Beaker: LAB6151 Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB6151
Epic Description: CARCINOEMBRYONIC ANTIGEN, FLUID
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transfer 1.0 mL of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Transport refrigerated on ice packs. Store refrigerated if holding overnight.
Only CSF, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid accepted.
Aliquot Requirements
Body Fluid
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code:0020742
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Store refrigerated if holding overnight. Breast milk and salivary fluids are not acceptable.
CPT Code Information
82378