CA 27.29
| Label Mnemonic: | C2729 |
| Epic code: | LAB2769 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Recommended Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.25 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma
Turn Around
Time:
1 to 3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Males
> or =18 years: < or =38.0 U/mL (use not defined)
Females
> or =18 years: < or =38.0 U/mL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years of age.
Serum markers are not specific for malignancy, and values may vary by method.
Interpretive Data:
Increased levels of cancer-associated antigen (CA 27.29) (>38 U/mL) may indicate recurrent disease in a woman with treated breast carcinoma and may be useful as an indication that additional tests or procedures should be performed to confirm recurrence.
Methodology:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code:
86300