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 | 
|---|---|---|
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen | Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 9679-2 | 
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 11 days | 
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 833599 | 
| CPT Code(s) | 86316 | 
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |