CA 125
Synonyms: | OVCA |
Computer Code: | (OVCA) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
Reference Values: | 0-35 U/mL. The ABlood Bankott Architect CA 125 is a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) for the quantitative measurement of CA 125. CA 125 results should be used in conjunction with all clinical information. |
Lab Code: | Serology |
Requisition: | SEROL |
Test Frequency: | 2/week |
Routine TAT: | 3-4 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 86304 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |