The site is temporarily down due to maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The site is temporarily down due to maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Quality & Accuracy

Experience

The latest technologies

Speed ​​&
Credibility

СА 15-3 - Carbohydrate, carcinogenic antigen (blood)

Known as: СА 15-3 – carbohydrate, carcinoma antigen
SKU: 1025

Original price was: ₾60.00.Current price is: ₾54.00.

Study material: Venous blood
Response time (working day): 1-2
The test is done on an empty stomach: no
Home call service: Yes
Country: Georgia

General Information

Breast carcinoma is one of the most common forms of breast cancer. These tumors often produce mucinous antigens – high molecular weight glycoproteins. CA 15-3 is a breast tumor-associated antigen encoded by the MUC-1 gene.

CA 15-3 is mainly used to monitor breast cancer treatment in the presence of metastases. Marker research is not conducted in isolation, but its data are considered together with clinical, anamnestic, instrumental-laboratory research data. CA 15-3 is also used for postoperative surveillance of invasive breast cancer.

In addition to breast tumors, serum CA 15-3 levels may be elevated in lung, colon, pancreatic, liver, ovarian, cervical, and endometrial tumors.

The main limitation of the study is the fact that in the early stage of the tumor, the increase of the marker is not observed, therefore it is not used for screening.

Serial testing helps detect recurrence early in previously treated stage II and III breast cancer patients.

Possible interpretation of the results

 

 

Elevated CA 15-3 levels in previously treated women at risk of breast cancer recurrence may predict disease progression.

 

In breast cancer monitoring, it may indicate disease progression or regression.

Reference values

Preliminary preparation:  A few hours before conducting the study, the intake of food supplements and multivitamins containing biotin (vitamin B7) should be stopped.

Material for examination: Venous blood

Research method:  Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay

Additional information

Testing process

Purchase a test Submission of material

Purchase a test

Submission of material

Results Online Consult a doctor

Results Online

Consult a doctor

Laboratories
Call Now Button