Test Code CA 125 CA 125 (Cancer Antigen 125)
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Container
Gold-SST
Serum/Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
This test is performed using Abbott Laboratories chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
(CMIA) on the Alinity Analyzer.
The concentration of CA 125 in a given specimen can vary when measured by assays from different manufacturers, due to differences in methods and reagent specificity. Results determined by assays using different methods may not be comparable.
Reference Range
<35 unit/mL
CPT Code
86304