CA 125, Serous Fluid
Order Name
SRS CA125
Test Number: 2015430
Revision Date 06/14/2018
Test Number: 2015430
Revision Date 06/14/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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CA 125, Serous Fluid
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 11210-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serous Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Venous blood is often drawn simultaneously. Note fluid type on requisition and container. Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for ovarian carcinoma. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86304 |
| Internal Comments | 6/12/17 added instruction: Freeze if testing cannot be started within 24 hours of collection - JK 12/18/17 corrected from old test code 2015425 to new test code 2015430 - JK 6/14/18 change from Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 24 hours. Freeze if testing cannot be started within 24 hours of collection to Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |