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Test Code C125 Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Note: It is suggested that the assay not be performed until at least 3 weeks after the completion of primary chemotherapy and at least 2 months following abdominal surgery.

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.


Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube (or microcontainer with serum separator gel)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Note: 1. Medicare frequency limitations exist for this test in addition to diagnosis requirements.Click on link for list of medically necessary diagnoses: http://www.munsonhealthcare.org/medical-necessity

See Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form in Special Instructions.

2. Indicate serum.

3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

5-35 U/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86304

Special Instructions