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HelpCancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) - Shiloh Only
Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB776
Cerner name(s):
- CA 15-3
- Cancer Antigen 15-3
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Shiloh only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: mint green LiHep tube (preferred), lavender (EDTA), red top or SST (yellow or marble)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient or refrigerated to lab
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: NA
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 3 months
Reference Values
0 - 25 units/mL
CPT/LOINC Codes
86300