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CA27.29 : 29493
Test CodeCAC27 or 29493
Alias/See Also
Carbohydrate Antigen 27.29, Breast Carcinoma Associated Mucin Antigen, Cancer Associated Breast Antigen (CABA), Cancer Antigen 27.29
CPT Codes
86300
Transport Container
Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Limitations
This test was performed using the Siemens chemiluminescent method. Values from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA27.29 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Reference Range
<38 U/mL
Clinical Significance
CA 27.29 may be useful for monitoring patients for metastatic breast cancer.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
