Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Synonyms
HE4, WFDC2, Ovary
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Icteric specimens; Presence of fibrin; RBCs or other particulate matter; Obvious microbial contamination
Test Volume Required
o.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Sample collected in a red-top tube must be allowed to clot for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.
Comments
Useful for an aid in monitoring patients with treated epithelial ovarian cancer for recurrence or progression.
CPT Codes
86305
Revised
08-27-14
Initials
SL