24 hours
ECLIA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures carcinoembryonic antigen in peritoneal fluid. Helps detect malignancy-related ascites.
Fluid
1 mL
Sterile Container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 6 months at -20°C |