41060:CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3 (CA15-3)

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41060:CANCER ANTIGEN 15-3 (CA15-3)
Alias Names: CA15-3
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Edit Date: 12/10/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day as tested
CPT Code: 86300
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and immediately separate serum from cells. Refrigerate. Freeze if specimen cannot be assayed within 7 days. Allow no more than one freeze/thaw cycle. Social Security Number must be provided if historical graph is to be reported.
Stability: 7 days refrigerated or 1 year frozen. Unstable ambient.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated, or if frozen, on dry ice.
Comments: Serum levels of this antigen are utilized for patients with breast cancer.
Rejection Criteria: More thatn one freeze/thaw cycle.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

Reference Range:
<35 U/mL

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