CA 27.29, CSF

Test Code

17419

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

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.

Report Available

Reports in 2 days.

Reference Range

<6 U/mL

Clinical Significance

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

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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