Test Code LAB4044 CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3
Specimen Type
Preferred Specimen: Litium Heparin Plasma (Mint/Light Green Top Tube)
Alternative Specimen: Serum (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top Tube)
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Method
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
< 31.4 U/mL
Synonyms
CA 15-3
CA15-3
CPT Codes
86300