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Test Code CEAPC Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Pancreatic Cyst Fluid


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be ordered for pancreatic fluid of noncyst origin (eg, pancreatic duct fluid; peripancreatic fluid) since reference values have not been established for this specimen type. For ordering assistance call 800-533-1710.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  72 hours
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

82378

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

12 months

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Hemolysis >5000 mg/dL Reject