CA 125, Quant

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB155


Alias/See Also
Ovarian Cancer 125
CA-125


CPT Codes
86304

Includes
Cancer Antigen 125


Preferred Specimen
Gold top (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 700 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers or one full light green-top microtainer).
 
Serum/plasma: 400 uL 


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top and light green top (lithium heparin plasma) acceptable


Instructions
LAB:
Specimen should be refrigerated as soon as possible if testing cannot be performed immediately


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days.
Frozen: 4 weeks.


FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
6 - 35 U/mL


Clinical Significance
This immunoassay is manufactured by Ortho clinical Diagnostics. Tumor marker values using different test methods or manufacturers may vary and cannot be compared. If there is a change to the manufacturer or methodology, patients undergoing serial monitoring should have additional testing performed to confirm baseline values.


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.