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Test Code PFCEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid

Reporting Name

CEA, Pleural Fluid

Useful For

An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid


Specimen Required


Sources: Pleural fluid, thoracentesis fluid

Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Pleural Fluid Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  14 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

82378

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PFCEA CEA, Pleural Fluid 19169-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
PCEA CEA, Pleural Fluid 19169-2
SITE9 Site 39111-0

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

1 to 3 days