Test Code LAB155 Cancer Antigen 125
Additional Codes
SQ: CA125
COLLECTION
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin) PREFERRED
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
EDTA plasma
Sample Volume Requirements:
1 mL serum.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL
Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. CA 125 II assay testing is not recommended as a screening procedure to diagnose cancer in the general population.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
7 days
Frozen Stability:
6 months PREFERRED
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Analytical Time:
Same day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
Interpretive Data:
The testing method is an electrochemiluminescence assay manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Inc. and performed on the Cobas system. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.
CPT Code
86304