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Cancer Antigen (CA) 125
MessageValues obtained with different assay methodologies should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor a patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial mon
Test Code
002303
Alias/See Also
CA 125; CA 125, Second Generation Assay
CPT Codes
86304
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Instructions
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday 1st shift, Sunday 1st shift
