CEA, Pericardial Fluid

Test Code

17605X

CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen

3 mL pericardial fluid in a sterile transport tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days

Clinical Significance

Measurement of CEA in pericardial fluid may be useful in the investigation of malignancy.

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.