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CEA, PERITONEAL FLUID

Test Code
CEAPT


CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium 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


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.