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) |