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HelpTest Code LAB2128 Cancer Antigen 15-3
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 2 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
< 31.3 U/mL
Interpretive Data:
The Abbott Alinity I Immunoassay System (Chemiluminescense Technology) is used to perform this assay. Reference range is adapted from Abbott method literature. Results obtained by other manufacturers’ assays may be different and should not be interpreted interchangeably.
Additional Test Codes
CA 15-3
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY