Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA15-3)

Additional Codes

LAB776

MBMC Main Laboratory

Electro-Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Red or Orange top serum tubes acceptable

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Ambient

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

0-30 Units/mL

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

86300

5 days Refrigerated