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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Cancer Antigen 15-3 (Synonym: Breast Cancer Marker, C153, CA 15-3, CA153) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB776 | ||
| Test Code: | CA153 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | GOLD SST | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL serum | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable at 2-8°C for 5 days | ||
| Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a 12 x 75 mm plastic tube. | ||
| Transportation: | If specimen is expected to arrive at the Calgary DSC less than 48 hours after collection, transport at room temperature. Refrigerate on arrival at DSC. If a transport delay of greater than 48 hours is expected between specimen collection and receipt at Calgary DSC, transport refrigerated. If a transport delay of greater than 5 days is expected between specimen collection and receipt at Calgary DSC, transport frozen. | ||
| Method: | Siemens Chemiluminescence | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| Reference Interval: | Less than 38.0 kU/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary Zone: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | This test is performed by Calgary Immunochemistry. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | ||
