ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lung Cancer Assessment and Early Detection (EarlyCDT®) : 2007513
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Mnemonic: LUNG ECDT

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Interpretive Data: By report
Note: Testing includes the following autoantibodies: CAGE, GBU4-5, HuD, MAGE A4, NY-ESO-1, p53 and SOX-2.
CPT Code(s): 83520 x7
Cross References: Early Lung Cancer Detection