CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3
| Synonyms: | Breast Tumor Marker; CA153 |
| Computer Code: | CA153 |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | 0-31.3 U/mL The ABlood Bankott Architect CA 15-3 is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative measurement of CA 15-3. Serial testing for patient CA 15-3 assay values should be used in conjunction with other clinical methods for monitoring breast cancer. |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | SEROL |
| Test Frequency: | 2/week |
| Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86300 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |