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Test Code LABFCEAR EUS Pancreatic Lab (Fluid CEA, AMY)

Clinical Information

These test results should not be the sole basis for diagnosis. Test results should be always correlated with imaging and cytology. This test does not distinguish between malignant and nonmalignant mucinous cysts. 

Synonym

  • FCEAR

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Rejected Due To

  • Gross hemolysis

Testing Algorithm

If the Fluid CEA is reported, then the Fluid Amylase will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
Amylase, Body Fluid Yes Yes

Reference Values

CEA: Fluid CEA values >192 ng/mL may indicate mucinous cystic lesions of the pancreas. Results <192 ng/mL require clinical correlations with patient history and other imaging modalities. This chemiluminescent test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

AMY: Very low pancreatic cyst fluid amylase concentrations (< 250 U/L) exclude a pseudocyst in the majority of cases.

Method Description

AMYLASE

Photometric rate

 

CEA

Two-site Sandwich Immunoassay Chemiluminescent

Test Classification

Fluid CEA values >192 ng/mL may indicate mucinous cystic lesions of the pancreas. Results <192 ng/mL require clinical correlations with patient history and other imaging modalities. This chemiluminescent test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

CEA (Pancreatic)
Amylase Body Fluid

CPT Code Information

82378
82150 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

12515-3
1795-4 (if appropriate)