CA 125

Message

Tumor markers are used for screening and early detection of cancer, diagnosing cancer, determining the prognosis for certain cancers, monitoring treatment, detecting cancer recurrence. - Serial measurement of CA-125 is used in monitoring ovarian cancer treatment (efficacy and evidence of recurrence). - Also used for testing/monitoring high-risk women with family history of ovarian cancer (but not recommended for women with an average risk). Non-cancerous conditions with elevated CA-125 levels in the blood: normal menstruation, pregnancy, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Values obtained by different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably. Test results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of malignancy

Test Code

CA125

Alias/See Also

Cerner : CA 125

Preferred Specimen

Serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml

Instructions

Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours

Specimen Stability

at 20-25 C : 8 hours
at 2-8 C : 7 days
at -20 C : 9 months

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.