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Bladder Tumor Antigen |
IA |
Not detected |
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| PRIMARY |
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Urine |
2 (1) mL
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Frozen - 2 Month(s)/Refrigerated - 7 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 48 Hour(s) |
See COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS./// |
| ALTERNATE |
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Detection of bladder tumor antigen (BTA) in urine -- for evaluating patients with suspected bladder cancer or recurrent bladder cancer. The presence or absence of is not an absolute indicator of transitional cell cancer of the bladder. BTA in urine may also occur as a result of trauma to the bladder. Urinary tract infections or renal/bladder calculi can result in false-positive results.
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Voided or catheterized urine only. Use a clean urine cup without
preservatives or fixatives. Do not use paper or foam cups. If
possible, do NOT use first morning urine void. Allow ample time
after trauma (surgery, biopsy, etc.) for recovery before collecting
sample.
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| Setup Schedule |
| Monday, Thursday |
| Reported (Analytical Time) |
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Same day
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CPT Code
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86294
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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