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CA 15-3

Source Blood
Mnemonic C153
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

1 mL serum

Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum, then transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Breast Cancer Marker
Testing Location BC Cancer Agency Vancouver
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval