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Test Code SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma Antigen

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 6.0 mL / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum

Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum
Ambient 1 day
Refrigerate 1 week
Frozen 1 month

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday, TAT 5 - 10 days

Reference Interval

An interpretive report will be provided.

Referring / Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

 

Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950

Useful For

Antigen levels alone should not be interpreted as evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease. In patients with known or expected cancer, other tests and procedures must be considered for diagnosis and patient management.

Service Code

31887

Update

Last updated 12/04/2022