Test Code CA125 Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125), Serum
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable: Cancer Antigen, 125
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable: Cancer Antigen, 125
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Serum levels of CA 125 should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease. The CA 125 value should be used in conjunction with information obtained from clinical diagnostic procedures.
Reference Values
≤38 U/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86304
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: 8 Hours Room Temperature
5 Days Refrigerated
24 weeks Frozen
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday,Continuously
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5302060