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HelpTest Code PFCEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA), Pleural Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
CEA, Pleural FluidSpecimen Type
Pleural FluidSpecimen Required
Sources: Pleural fluid, thoracentesis fluid
Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pleural Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Useful For
An adjuvant to cytology and imaging studies to differentiate between nonmalignant and malignant causes of pleural effusions
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 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.