ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bladder Tumor Associated Antigen : 8100500

Mnemonic: BT REPORT

Methodology: Qualitative Immunoassay
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Urine.

Transport:  2 mL urine at 2-8°C.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Plasma, serum or whole blood. Bladder washings.

Stability:  Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
Positive: Bladder tumor associated antigen detected.
Negative: Bladder tumor associated antigen not detected.
Interpretive Data: Results of the BTA stat® test should not be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of bladder cancer. Any disease that would cause endogenous human complement factor H (hCFH) to leak into the bladder can cause a positive test result; including renal stones, nephritis, renal cancer, urinary tract infections, cystitis, or recent trauma to the bladder or urinary tract.
CPT Code(s): 86294
 
 

 

 

 
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