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CEA, PERITONEAL FLUID
Test CodeCEAPT
CPT Codes
82378
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL body fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant.
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days
Methodology
ECLIA (EIA by Chemiluninescence)
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023