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CA 125 [29256X]
Test Code21382
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 12 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 12 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat night; Report available: Same day
Limitations
CA 125 is not intended as a screening test. CA 125 is affected by menstrual cycle, ectopic endometrial tissue.
Reference Range
<35 U/mL
Clinical Significance
The CA 125 level can provide prognostic information in the follow-up management of patients with ovarian carcinoma. The assay should be used as an adjunctive test in the management of ovarian cancer patients. CA 125 is not recommended as a cancer screening procedure to detect cancer in the general population.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
