The CA 15-3 looks at a breast cancer marker. It is done for: monitoring known breast cancer (not for screening).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Monitoring known breast cancer (not for screening).
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Possible cancer activity; also benign causes. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
A breast cancer marker.
Blood
Possible cancer activity; also benign causes.
Normal.
संदर्भ सीमा प्रयोगशाला, उम्र व लिंग के अनुसार बदलती है — हमेशा अपनी रिपोर्ट पर दी गई सीमा देखें।
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What does the CA 15-3 measure?
A breast cancer marker.
Why is the CA 15-3 done?
Monitoring known breast cancer (not for screening).
Do I need to fast for the CA 15-3?
No fasting needed.
What does a high or positive CA 15-3 mean?
Possible cancer activity; also benign causes.
What does a low or negative CA 15-3 mean?
Normal.
What is the normal range for the CA 15-3?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
CA 15-3 क्यों किया जाता है?
Monitoring known breast cancer (not for screening).
CA 15-3 के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
No fasting needed. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Possible cancer activity; also benign causes. Low or negative may mean: Normal. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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