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Test ID NBLD0420 Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Reporting Name

CEA, Pancreatic Cyst

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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 Special Container
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  72 hours
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

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.

CPT Code Information

82378

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Hemolysis >5000 mg/dL Reject

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Forms

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

Secondary ID

89509
Sanford Laboratories - Bemidji Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

RESULT CODE RESULT CODE DESCRIPTION
13828 CEA, PANCREATIC CYST
17243 SITE