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Test ID BLOD0311 CA 15-3

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

 

Test is affected by hemolysis, lipemia and icterus.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday - Sunday

Additional Information

This test is used for management of Breast Cancer.

Report Available

Same day

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

CA 15-3 values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably.

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86300

Coverage Limitations

This test has limited coverage - please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.

Interface Build Information

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 17083  CA 15-3