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HelpTest Code SCCA Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Do not submit in original tube.
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Males: ≤2.00 mcg/L
Females: ≤1.67 mcg/L
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years old.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
Same day/1 day to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86316