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Test 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.


Useful For

Aiding in the evaluation and monitoring of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung, and cervix

 

This test should not be used to screen for carcinoma or other disorders including those of the liver, lung, or skin.

Method Name

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, S

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86316

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SCCA Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, S 9679-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SCCA Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen, S 9679-2