Test Information:
CYFRA 21-1 is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of fragments of cytokeratin 19 in human serum and plasma. It is considered as a biomarker of choice for non-small cell lung cancer (primarily for squamous cell and large cell carcinoma subtypes.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 30 days - Storage: 20 to 25°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 6 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2 to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours