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Body Fluid CEA

Test Code
CEABFP


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL of body fluid


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of body fluid


Other Acceptable Specimens


The following fluids are acceptable: Amniotic, ascitic, bronchial alveolar lavage, CSF, Jackson Pratt drainage, pancreatic, paracentesis, pericardial, pleural, synovial, and thoracentesis




Transport Container
Sterile container


Methodology
Immunometric

Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday


Report Available
Specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m.  Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.