Cancer Antigen 27.29 (CA27.29)

Synonyms

• BREAST CANCER
• CA 27-29
• CA27-29
• CA2729
• CANCER ANTIGEN 27.29
• CANCER ANTIGEN, CA 27.29
• LAB853
• TUMOR MARKER

Cerner Name

Cancer Antigen 27-29

Clinical Info

Monitor therapy and identify disease recurrence in individuals with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Do not use for diagnosis or screening of breast cancer.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Stability:   4 Days Room Temperature
                  7 Days Refrigerated
                 14 Days Frozen
 

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature
                  7 Days Refrigerated
                 14 Days Frozen
 

Methodology

Immunoenzymometric Assay
 
Serum levels of CA 27-29 should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease. The CA 27-29 value should be used in conjunction with information obtained from clinical diagnostic procedures.

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86300

PDM

5302590

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Results

Result Interpretation

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