| Ordering Recommendation: |
Use with inhibin B levels to differentiate ovarian tumor with normal CA-125 from stromal or mucinous epithelial tumor. May be used for monitoring recurrence of stromal ovarian tumors.
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| Methodology: |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
4-7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
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