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HelpTest ID BLOD0311 CA 15-3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Gold top (serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Bismarck
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Avoid more than one freeze/thaw cycle.
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday - Sunday
Additional Information
This test is used for management of Breast Cancer.
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls
Chemiluminescence
CA 15-3 values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably.
Bismarck
Chemiluminescent Two-Step Sandwich
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
86300
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage - please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 17083 | CA 15-3 |
Synonym
CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer), BR Monitor