CA 15-3
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB776 Cancer Antigen 15-3
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 12 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerate: 5 Days
Frozen: 3 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CA 15-3 | 6875-9 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB776 Cancer antigen 15-3: 86300
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)