Cancer Antigen 27.29

Test Name

CA 27.29

LIS Code

C2729P

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

1 mL Serum; Frozen

Container Whole Blood Required

3 mL whole blood in red top tube (no gel)

Summary Test Name

Cancer Antigen 27.29

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze and transport frozen.

Specimen Stability

28 days Frozen; 7 days Refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Value

Accompanies report