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HelpTest ID SCCA Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Do not submit in original tube.
Useful For
Aiding in the evaluation and monitoring of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, and cervix
This test should not be used to screen for carcinoma or other disorders including those of the liver, lung, or skin.
Highlights
In conjunction with clinical evaluation, squamous cell carcinoma antigen measurement may have utility as a nonspecific tumor marker for the presence and monitoring of various squamous cell carcinomas, including those of the head and neck, esophagus, cervix, and lung.
Method Name
Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Males: ≤2.00 mcg/L
Females: ≤1.67 mcg/L
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years old.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
Same day/1 day to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86316
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SCCA | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, S | 9679-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SCCA | Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, S | 9679-2 |