Carbohydrate Antigen 125

Alternative Names/Synonyms	CA125, CA 125
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	CAOV3, CAOVP

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Monitoring reccurence and treatment response of ovarian cancer.

Serum, Plasma

0.5 mL

Serum (Gold SST)
Plasma (Light Green PST)
Collection Containers – Tube Types

Room Temperature: N/A

Fridge: 5 days @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 3 months @ -20°C

Roche cobas e 602, immunoassay

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 hour

3 hours

< 35 U/mL

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.

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