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CA 27.29, CSF

Test Code
17419


CPT Codes
86300

Preferred Specimen
3 mL CSF in a sterile transport tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
Specimen should be collected in sterile, leak-proof container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.


Report Available
Reports in 2 days.


Clinical Significance
The measurement of tumor markers in CSF is potentially important in neoplastic meningitis




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.