Cancer Antigen 27.29

Test Code: TD_3415

CPT Code(s): 86300

$49

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

CA 27-29

Test Includes

Cancer Antigen 27.29

Methodology

Siemens ADVIA Centaur ImmunoAssay

Rejection Criteria

Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

<38.7 U/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL Serum

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
2 days refrigerated
3 months frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.