Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| CEAPL | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| CEA, Pleural Fluid | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 82378 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 1 - 2 day | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Determination of CEA in pleural fluid is useful in the diagnosis/classification of malignant effusions of the lung. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Pleural Fluid Collection Container: Sterile Container, Preservative Free Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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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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| Limitations | ||||
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Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CEA levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of presence or absence of disease. |
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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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