CA 27.29




Test Mnemonic

CA2729

CPT Codes

  • 86300 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

17842-6

Aliases

  • Cancer Antigen 27.29

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumSST (Gold) Refrigerated 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red) Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.3 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient24 hours
Refrigerated30 days
Frozen30 days

Days Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA) 

Reference Range

CA 27.29
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
   Years99 YearsNormal< 38.6U/mL

Special Info

The CA27.29 test was performed using the Siemens Centaur XP chemiluminometric immunoassay method. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.

Clinical Info

CA 27.29 test is used as aid in monitoring disease recurrence or response to treatment in patients with previous diagnosis of breast cancer.

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a