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Test Code CA153 Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3)

Methodology

Enzyme-Labeled Sandwich Assay

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

<25 U/mL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86300

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred   Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)