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CA 27.29, CSF
Test Code17419
CPT Codes
86300
Preferred Specimen
3 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed; Report available: 3-10 days
Reference Range
CA 27.29, CSF | <6 U/mL |
Clinical Significance
The measurement of tumor markers in CSF is potentially important in neoplastic meningitis
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |