HE4, Ovarian Cancer Monitoring
Order Name
HE4
Test Number: 2024067
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 2024067
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HE4, Ovarian Cancer Monitoring
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Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay | 55180-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.4 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Values obtained with different assay methods should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor each patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial monito Specimen Stability: Ambient: 5 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1 - 3 days |
| Clinical Use | HE4 is a biomarker for ovarian cancer. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 081700 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 081700 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86305 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |