pCEA

Synonyms

Polyclonal CEA

  • Tech Only CPT 88342.TC
  • Tech Pro CPT
  • PowerPath Code CEA poly
  • Schedule Monday - Friday
  • Turn Around Time Within 1-2 business days of receipt
  • Methodology IHC

Specimen Requirements

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block or cell block, or 1 unstained charged slide for each test requested plus 3-4 additional unstained slides cut at 4 microns. Adequate space on each slide for control tissue is required.

Diagnostic Utility

Identifies family of proteins collectively known as CEA. Includes CEA-related cell adhesion molecules ('true' CEA) and specific glycoproteins (CEA-like proteins). Primarily used to differentiate hepatocellular carcinoma (canalicular staining) from cholangiocarcinoma or metastatic adneocarcinoma.

Vendor

Dako