Cancer Antigen (CA) 125, Serum
Test Code: 002303
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 86304 001
Synonym
CA 125; CA 125, Second Generation Assay
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Gel-barrier tube (preferred) or red-top tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Patient Prep
It is suggested that the assay not be performed until at least three weeks after the completion of primary chemotherapy and at least two months following abdominal surgery.
Unacceptable Conditions
Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 002321 | Cancer Antigen (CA) 125 | 10334-1 |
Select Print Details
Select an option which you would like to print: