Cancer Antigen 15-3
| Label Mnemonic: | CA153 |
| Epic code: | LAB2787 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Adult recommended volume: 1.0 mL serum
Absolute minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory within 2 hours of collection.Turn Around
Time:
24 hours upon receipt at reference laboratory (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
0 - 31 U/mL
Test
Limitations:
The Roche Modular E170 CA 15-3 electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is
used. Results obtained with different methods or kits cannot be used
interchangeably. The CA 15-3 assay is used to aid in the management of
Stage II and III breast cancer patients. Serial testing for patient CA
15-3 assay values should be used in conjunction with other clinical
methods for monitoring breast cancer. Patients with confirmed breast
carcinoma frequently have CA 15-3 assay values in the same range as
healthy individuals. Elevations may be observed in patients with
nonmalignant disease. For these reasons a CA 15-3 assay value,
regardless of level, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of
the presence or absence of malignant disease.
Methodology:
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code:
86300