Test Code C125 Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Manufacturer: Roche
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
8 hrs |
Refrigerated, spun |
5 days |
Reference Values
<38 U/mL
Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Serum markers are not specific for malignancy, and values may vary by method.
*Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
86304
Secondary ID
HHA1442
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Code
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum or Plasma |
10334-1 |