Cancer Antigen 125 (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