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Test Code CA 15-3 Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green (lithium heparin) 

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen as plasma.

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen as serum.

Reference Values

0.0-31.0 U/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

<48 hours refrigerated

>48 hours frozen

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86300