Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3 |
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Test code: |
CA1503 |
Specimen type: |
Serum |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
Either serum separator tube (SST) or non-serum separator (plain) tube acceptable. If collecting specimen in microtainers, collect five FULL serum separator microtainers. Plasma is NOT an acceptable specimen. |
What to submit: |
1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL, frozen. |
Patient preparation: |
None. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and submit 1 mL aliquot of serum. |
Transport temperature: |
Frozen (preferred) or refrigerated. |
Specimen stability: |
Stable 24 hours at 2-8°C or 1 month frozen at -20°C. |
Rejection criteria: |
Specimen will be rejected if stability limit has been exceeded or if specimen is hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric. Plasma is not an acceptable specimen. |
Reference range: |
0-32.4 U/ml |
Alert limits: |
None. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
86300 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
| When performed: |
Daily, Monday - Friday |
Test includes: |
Cancer antigen 15-3 value. |
Methodology: |
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
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Synonyms: |
CA15-3
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Clinical Significance: |
CA 15-3 assay is useful for monitoring the course of disease and therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients, and for the detection of recurrence in previously treated Stage II with greater than two positive lymph nodes, or Stage III breast cancer patients. |
