CA 27.29 (Serial Monitor) (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901001095

Alias/See Also

LAB853: Cancer Antigen 27 29 | LABCORP EAP: 480293

CPT Codes
86300x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Adult: 2 PPT or Lavender top tubes

Transport Temperature

Special Instructions: Please indicate the patient’s HCV genotype (1a or 1b) on the test request form. Submit a separate frozen specimen for each test ordered. Specimen: Plasma or serum, frozen Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 1 mL Container: PPT™ or lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or gel barrier tube Collection: Collect specimen in two lavender-top (EDTA) tubes or two PPT™ tubes or gel barrier tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection. Remove plasma/serum, transfer specimen to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube (not ""pop-top"" or ""snap-cap""), and freeze. Specimens collected in PPT™ need to be centrifuged within six hours and frozen. Ship frozen. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Storage Instructions: Freeze

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.