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HelpTest Code C2729 Breast Carcinoma-Associated Antigen, Serum
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 | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 90 days | ||
| Ambient | 4 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference 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.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86300