Test Code CA125 Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube(s), Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
0.0-38.1 U/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86304
Useful For
Evaluating patient's response to cancer therapy, especially for ovarian carcinoma
Predicting recurrent ovarian cancer or intraperitoneal tumor