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