Test Code LAB155 Cancer Antigen 125
Intended Use
Used to evaluate treatment of certain ovarian malignancies
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Continer/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
SpecimenVolume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: -20C > 48 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86304