Eurofins Biomnis code

CA125

Synonyms

• CA 125

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Carbohydrate Antigen 125 is a marker for non-mucinous ovarian tumors. Its level may be high in malignancies of the endometrium, the fallopian tube, the endocervix and the digestive tract. Elevated levels are also associated with other conditions including certain non-malignant gynecological disorders and cirrhosis.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day