CEA, Pleural Fluid (PFCEA)

Test Code

LAB2026

Quest Code

17584

CPT Codes
82378

Preferred Specimen

3 mL pleural fluid

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received room temperature or refrigerated.

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

This test was performed using the Siemens (Bayer) Chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CEA levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of presence or absence of disease.

Setup Schedule

Tuesday

Reference Range

<10.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Determination of CEA in pleural fluid is useful in the diagnosis/classification of malignant effusions of the lung

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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.