Pleural Fluid CEA

Message
3 mL pleural fluid, submitted in a sterile, plastic, leakproof container , frozen


Test Code
LAB12474 CEAPL


Alias/See Also
CEAPL


CPT Codes
82378

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 2 mL pleural fluid Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: 7 DaysRefrigerated : 28 DaysFrozen: 28 Days


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170828



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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