CA 27.29
Test Mnemonic
CA2729
CPT Codes
- 86300 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
17842-6
Aliases
- Cancer Antigen 27.29
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 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 |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 38.6 | U/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.