Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| CEAFL | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Fluid | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 82378 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 2 day | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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CEA is a tumor marker that is useful to monitor patients with persistent, or for recurrent or metastatic colonic carcinoma. As many as 30% of patients with breast, lung, hepatocellular, and pancreatic carcinoma also have elevated concentrations of CEA. Individuals who smoke may have a slightly higher baseline than non-smokers. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Peritoneal Fluid
Collection Container: Sterile, Non-Additive Container Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory frozen. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Immunoassay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 4 times per week | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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