Laboratory test
CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker)
CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker): 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
CA 15-3 test · CA15-3 tumor marker · Breast cancer marker CA 15-3
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker)?
CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker) includes CA 15-3. The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker) measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method |
|---|---|---|
| CA 15-3 | U/mL | CLIA |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
CA 15-3 (Breast Cancer Marker): sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No fasting is required. This test is used mainly to monitor treatment response and detect recurrence in a known breast cancer, not to screen for it.
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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