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