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CA 15-3
Test CodeLAB776
Alias/See Also
1231100090
CPT Codes
86300
Includes
CA 15-3
Preferred Specimen
Green Lithium Heparin (Gel separator preferred)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
Other Acceptable Specimens
NA HEP Green top tubes (Contact Lab)
Instructions
Must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and pulled off cells.
If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, serum should be removed from the clot; Specimens may be stored up to 7 days at 2-8 C prior to being teting; If testing will be delayed more that 7 days, specimens should be stored frozen at -20C or colder.
If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, serum should be removed from the clot; Specimens may be stored up to 7 days at 2-8 C prior to being teting; If testing will be delayed more that 7 days, specimens should be stored frozen at -20C or colder.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (-20C or colder): More than 7 days
Frozen (-20C or colder): More than 7 days
Methodology
Abbott Alinity
Reference Range
Males/Females:
0.00-32.40 U/mL
0.00-32.40 U/mL
Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
