CA 125, CSF
Clinical Background:
Detection of CA 125 in CSF may help in the early diagnosis of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC).
Detection of CA 125 in CSF may help in the early diagnosis of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC).
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Plain universal container
Plain universal container
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Plain universal container
Plain universal container
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Minimum Volume Adult:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Sample Stability:
Unknown
Unknown
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Freq Analysis:
Batched assay, analysed twice per day
Batched assay, analysed twice per day
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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