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Test Name:
CA 125, Cerebrospinal Fluid
- SBMF No:
33082 - Performance Lab Name:
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - Test Mnemonic:
CSF CA125 - ABN:
May be required – Medical Necessity - CPT Code:
86304 - Ref Lab Test No:
17416X - Spec Type:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - Spec Container:
Sterile plastic tube with screw-top cap - Pref Vol:
3.0 mL - Min Vol:
2.0 mL - Spec Collect:
Collected by physician - Spec Store Transport:
Frozen (preferred) - Spec Stability:
24 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
14 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
28 days frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Room temperature sample
Hemolyzed sample - Methodology:
Immunoassay - Clinical Significance:
CA 125 is useful to monitor the response of treatment and, if elevated, suggests recurrence in women with ovarian cancer. Approximately half of women with metastatic ovarian cancer have an elevated CA 125 concentration. - Reference Range:
Less than 7 U/mL
This test was performed using the Abbott AxSYM, MEIA method.
Values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. This test result should not be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease. - Day Run:
Wed - Time Reported:
Same day
This is a sendout test. Please note that turnaround time is defined as the anticipated time from set up day to results release. - Test Type:
TUMOR MARKER
