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HelpTest Code CEASF Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Carcinoembryonic Ag (CEA), CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: 13 x 75-mm tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Reject Due To
No specimen should be rejectedSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 90 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
12 monthsReport Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
<0.6 ng/mL
Tumor markers are not specific for malignancy, and values may vary by method.
Useful For
Detecting meningeal carcinomatosis and intradural or extradural infiltration
Differentiating brain parenchymal metastasis from adenocarcinoma or squamous-cell carcinoma
CPT Code Information
82378
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CEASF | Carcinoembryonic Ag (CEA), CSF | 2037-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CEASF | Carcinoembryonic Ag (CEA), CSF | 2037-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.