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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Mucin-Like Carcinoma-Associated Antigen
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-2 days
CPT Codes: 86300
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: Monitor therapy and identify disease recurrence in individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Do not use for diagnosis or screening of breast cancer.
Link:
Cancer Antigen-Breast (CA 15-3)
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
CA 15-3 |
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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|
<31 |
|
U/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red no Gel, 6mL |
|
|
Deliver within 2 hours of collection |
Room Temperature |
Transport serum specimen refrigerated |