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HelpTest Code 2729M Breast Carcinoma-Associated Antigen, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | C2729 |
| Epic ID | LAB853 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Specimens that have not been aliquoted will be canceled.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Chemiluminometric Immunoassay
Useful For
Aiding in the management of breast cancer in patients with metastatic disease by monitoring the progression or regression of disease in response to treatment
Serial testing in women with prior stage II or III breast cancer who are clinically free of disease
May be useful for predicting early recurrence of disease in women with treated carcinoma of the breast
This test is not useful for screening women for or diagnosis of carcinoma of the breast.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
Males
≥18 years: ≤38.0 U/mL (use not defined)
Females
≥18 years: ≤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.
CPT Code Information
86300