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Additional Codes
For CEA on Blood, see "Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Bld".
Clinical System Name
CSF Carcinoembryonic Antigen
Synonyms
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, CSF
CEA, CSF
CEA-fluid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Container(s): CSF Tube
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Spin sample, transfer 1.0 mL CSF supernatant to a plastic tube affixed with a large computer label. Store in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Refrigerate
CSF if transport is delayed.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Room temp |
8 h |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
M and Th |
2 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Immunology Laboratory
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82378
Methodology
Method: Beckman Dxl
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Fluid
Limitations:
Reference Range
| ng/mL | |
| Blood | 0 - 5.0 |
| Fluid | Not Established |
There are currently no established reference ranges for CSF.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid |
| Reference Test Number: |
FCEAG |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |