Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Provide brief clinical history.
Stability (Room): 8 hrs
Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week
Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks
Method: CMIA
Comment: Also see ROMA (Risk of Ovarian Malignancy).
Price: Contact Medilab
Turnaround time (TAT): Daily
Usage: Elevated CA 125 levels are seen in many patients with cancer of the ovary. The percentage of positive cases increases with stage of the cancer. This assay is useful for evaluating patient’s response to ovarian cancer therapy. It also helps in predicting recurrent ovarian cancer or intraperitoneal tumor.
Specialty: Oncologist, Gynecologist
Disease: Cancer
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Home Collection: Available
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Pre-test Information: Provide brief clinical history.