Test Code FCEA Fluid CEA

Specimen Type

Fluid

Preferred Collection Container

STL-CUP

Collection Volume

500uL

Minimum Collection Volume

500uL

Testing Volume

300uL

Rejection Criteria

mucoid specimen

Specimen Storage and Stability

Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

Alias

FCEA; Fluid

EPIC Code

LAB6461A

Methodology

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Acceptable Collection Container

EBAG, EBOT, SY

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Chemistry