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CANCER ANTIGEN 15 3
MessageCentrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection.
Test Code
CA153
CPT Codes
86300
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 8 hours
- Frozen samples are stable
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
<31.3 U/ml
Clinical Significance
To monitor the response to treatment of invasive breast cancer and to watch for recurrence of the disease.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023