CA 27.29
Order Code: CA2729
Test Summary
CA 27.29 may be useful for monitoring patients for metastatic breast cancer.
Aliases
- Cancer Associated Breast Antigen (CABA)
- Carbohydrate Antigen 27.29
- Cancer Antigen 27.29
- Breast Carcinoma Associated Mucin Antigen
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL seru
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 28 days
Limitations
This test was performed using the Siemens Chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 27.29 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis
Order Code
CA2729
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB081
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86300
Billing Code
- 671328
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
CA 27.29 <38 U/mL
This test is performed using the Siemens Chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 27.29 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL seru
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 7 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = 28 days
Limitations
This test was performed using the Siemens Chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 27.29 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
CA 27.29 <38 U/mL
This test is performed using the Siemens Chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 27.29 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days