Above the range
Common causes of a high CA 15-3
- Metastatic breast cancer (monitoring)
- Benign breast or liver disease
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Above the range
What causes a high CA 15-3?
Normal range < 30 U/mL (< 30 kU/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full CA 15-3 reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for CA 15-3?
The standard teaching reference range for CA 15-3 is < 30 U/mL in conventional units, or < 30 kU/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 30 U/mL |
| SI range | < 30 kU/L |
| Panel | Tumor Markers |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the CA 15-3 normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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