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General
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Clinical Use:
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Carbohydrate Antigen 72-4 (CA 72-4)can be used to distinguish between malignant and benign disease of the stomach.
It may be elevated in mucinous ovarian carcinoma.
CA 72-4 can also be used to monitor recurrence and response to treatment of the above cancer. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Carbohydrate Antigen 72-4, |
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Code:
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CA724 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<= 6.9 U/mL
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SSWPS-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
(02) 9515 8279 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 13:40 |