Test Code LAB155 CA 125 (Ovarian Cancer)

Useful For

An aid in the detection of residual or recurrent ovarian cancer
Monitoring patients for ovarian cancer disease progress or response to therapy

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma	Ambient	8 hours
	Refrigerated	5 days
	Frozen	6 months

Reference Values

0-38 U/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86304