Test Code C153 Ca 15 3
Specimen Type
blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTAcceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 ml
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolytic or lipemic specimens are unacceptable.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB776
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
CA 15-3; Cancer Antigen 15-3; i.br-153; i.Breat Cancer Marker
Additional Information
Breast Carcinoma, Tumor Markers