CA 125

Also Known As: Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)

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About the Test
Description:

Protein that is glycoprotein antigen normally expressed in tissues derived from coelomic epithelia (ovary, fallopian tube, peritoneum, pleura, pericardium, colon, kidney, stomach)

Clinical Significance:

Confirm diagnosis, Monitor treatment and Determine recurrence of Ovarian Cancer.

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: - 0-35 U/mL.

What is being checked

 

INCREASE IN: Ovarian cancer, nonovarian malignancies including cervical, liver, pancreatic, lung, colon, stomach, biliary tract, uterine, fallopian tube, breast, and endometrial carcinomas, benign conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis, endometriosis, first trimester pregnancy, ovarian cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease