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CA-15.3
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: C15
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Reference Range
<24
Please note: Change in method and upper reference limit from 10/01/2023.
Patients with known elevated CA15-3 may have significantly lower results with the new method.
Units
kU/L
Turnaround Time
2
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
CA15.3 is a tumour marker for diagnosed breast cancer. Its use in screening for disease is limited by sensitivity and specificity
