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Test Code
CEAPF
Test Name
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Pancreatic Fluid
CPT Codes
82378
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 day
Clinical Utility

Supportive evidence in evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Pancreatic Fluid

Collection Container: Sterile Container (Preservative free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect pancreatic fluid in a sterile container (preservative free).
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Centrifuge to remove cellular material.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of pancreatic fluid to a sterile aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

8 hours

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

6 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

Body fluid tumor markers should not be used as sole evidence of malignancy for diagnostic purposes and should be reviewed in correlation with cytology, serum results, and other clinical evidence. Results should be interpreted with caution when considering literature-based sources of interpretive guidance, as alternative assays and/or instruments are frequently used between studies.

Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Reference Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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