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Test Code CA2729 CA 27.29

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: CA 27.29
  • Medinet Ref Code: CA2729
  • OV Code: CHEM*CA2729

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in plain, red top or serum gel tube, preferred. EDTA plasma is also acceptable. 

Spin down and send 3 mL of serum (or plasma) refrigerated.  If there will be a delay in transport of >48 hours, send specimen frozen in a plastic vial.

 

If the specimen will be shipped uncentrifuged, the specimen must be shipped at amibent temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of collection.

Reference Values

0.00-38.0 U/mL

 

The testing method is a chemiluminometric immunoassay manufactured by Siemens and performed on the Siemen's Atellica.  Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.

 

Test results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday-Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 86300

LOINC:  17842-6