CA 15-3, Serum | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:144 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: CA 15-3 | Method: IA |
| Collection Notes: | |
| Clinical Utility:CA 15-3 may be useful in monitoring response to therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer. A majority of patients with a CA 15-3 increase of greater than 25% have disease progression. | |
| CPT Code:86300 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 90 Days | |