CA 125

Keywords: Cancer Antigen, Ovarian Cancer

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the use of CA 125 levels in monitoring patients undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and in the detection of recurrent disease.
• interpret CA 125 levels to assess treatment response, recurrence of disease, or prognosis.
• list sample handling and storage requirements for specimens to be analyzed for CA 125.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.