Cancer Antigen (CA) 125, Serum
Fasting Required: No

Specimen: Blood

Results: 2-3 Business days

Description:
CA-125 is a protein present on the surface of most ovarian cancer cells. Testing for CA-125 is used to monitor treatment or detect recurrence of ovarian cancer. It is not typically used as a general screening test because levels can be elevated in other conditions such as normal menstruation, pregnancy, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.CA 125 can also be detected in other cancers such as pancreas, liver, colon, breast, endometrial, fallopian tube, gastrointestinal, and lung.

Methodology:
Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s):
<35 U/mL

Limitations:
CA 125 is not intended as a screening test. CA 125 is affected by menstrual cycle, ectopic endometrial tissue.

Alternative Name(s):
OC125, Cancer Antigen 125, Ovarian Antigen

Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Fasting Required: No

Specimen: Blood

Results: 2-3 Business days

Description:
CA-125 is a protein present on the surface of most ovarian cancer cells. Testing for CA-125 is used to monitor treatment or detect recurrence of ovarian cancer. It is not typically used as a general screening test because levels can be elevated in other conditions such as normal menstruation, pregnancy, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.CA 125 can also be detected in other cancers such as pancreas, liver, colon, breast, endometrial, fallopian tube, gastrointestinal, and lung.

Methodology:
Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s):
<35 U/mL

Limitations:
CA 125 is not intended as a screening test. CA 125 is affected by menstrual cycle, ectopic endometrial tissue.

Alternative Name(s):
OC125, Cancer Antigen 125, Ovarian Antigen

Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

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