Cancer Ag 15-3, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
CA 15-3
SoftLab Order Code
CA153
Epic Order Name
Cancer Ag 15-3, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB776
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube),
Plain Red top
Collecting Volume
2 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.5 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Patient Preparation
For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).