CA 125
Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2038
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
86304 - CA 125 (EAP 30010840)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
0 - 35
U/mL
Notes:
High serum biotin levels may interfere with this assay and result in a false decrease in values. A repeat test 24 – 48 hours after stopping oral biotin may be requested.