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Order Code
13030
CPT
86300
Test Details
Synonyms

CA 15-3, Carbohydrate Antigen 15-3, Breast Cancer Marker CA15-3

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Cancer antigen used in monitoring breast cancer. Not specific for screening or diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 3 months
Order Code
13030
CPT
86300
Test Details
Synonyms

CA 15-3, Carbohydrate Antigen 15-3, Breast Cancer Marker CA15-3

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

ECLIA

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Cancer antigen used in monitoring breast cancer. Not specific for screening or diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 5 days
Frozen 3 months