Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen
Order Name
Sqm Carc Ag
Test Number: 3650700
Revision Date 04/24/2025
Test Number: 3650700
Revision Date 04/24/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 9679-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Collection: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Do not submit in original tube. Specimen Storage: Frozen Specimen Collection: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Mayo Medical Laboratory ;V#SCCA Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 90 days ?Cause for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, or gross icterus |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 11 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 86316 |
| Internal Comments | 12/9/2016 - Added to RML Online - JLS 02/16/21 Updated min.vol, stability - SN 4/24/25 changed lca code from 831056 to 833599- JK |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |