CEA, FLUID

Test Code
LAB3041018


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
Fluid in a sterile vial or red top tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL fluid


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
 Ambient: Not Stated   Refrigerated: 7 days   Frozen: not specified


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
None established


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.




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.