A tumour marker. Only useful in the follow-up of known Ca breast
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0026
Additional information
Clinical sensitivity ONLY 60%, specificity 87%, positive predictive value 0.91. Test most useful in conjunction with CEA. CA 15.3 is a glycoprotein at apical side of alveoli and in ducts of mammary glands. PLEASE NOTE: TEST CAN ONLY BE ADDED TO A SAMPLE WITHIN 8 HOURS OF COLLECTION
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
ku/L