Home
HelpTest Code CA125 CA 125, Cancer Antigen 125
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB155
Epic Description: CANCER ANTIGEN 125
Synonym
Cancer Antigen – 125
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Ochsner South Louisiana:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red with with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy, LSU Shrevport, LSU Monroe)
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
86304