Carcinoembryonic Antigen
| CPT Code(s): | 82378 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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