CA 27.29

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Test Code

CA2729

Alias/See Also

29493;
Cancer AG 27.29;
C2729
CA2729
CA 27-29

CPT Codes
86300

Preferred Specimen

serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 7 days
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M-Sat

Report Available

1 day

Clinical Significance

CA 27.29 may be useful for monitoring patients for metastatic breast cancer.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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