Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3), Serum

Additional Info:
CA 15-3 may be useful for monitoring patients with metastatic breast cancer and certain ovarian cancers. The CA 15-3 values from sequential samples have a high correlation with the clinical course in most patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Methodology: Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements:
1 yellow-top SST tube (minimum: 0.5 mL of serum). Centrifuge SST 30 minutes after draw. Refrigerate specimen after collection.

Analytical Time:
2 days

Days Set Up: Monday through Sunday

CPT Information:
86300 –

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