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Test ID CEAPC Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Useful For

When used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers:

-Distinguishing between mucinous and nonmucinous pancreatic cysts

-Determining the likely type of malignant pancreatic cyst

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Reporting Name

CEA, Pancreatic Cyst

Specimen Type

Pancreatic Cyst Fluid


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be ordered for pancreatic fluid of noncyst origin (eg, pancreatic duct fluid; peripancreatic fluid) since reference values have not been established for this specimen type. For ordering assistance call 800-533-1710.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  72 hours
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided that includes assay information and an interpretation based on the measured carcinoembryonic antigen concentration in the pancreatic cyst fluid.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82378

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CEAPC CEA, Pancreatic Cyst 97747-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CEAP CEA, Pancreatic Cyst 97747-0
SITE6 Site 39111-0

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.