CA-125 Test
CA-125 Test
- CA-125 Blood test is done at Maurya Labs Purnea, Bihar to test for ovarian cancer
- CA-125 test needs no special preparation is required.
- CA-125 test is also used for some other benign conditions other than ovarian cancer
What is a CA-125 Test ?
CA-125 Test is the most important test to diagnose ovarian cancer in females. CA 125 is a protein that is present in blood of all healthy females but if the person is suffering from ovarian cancer then the amount of CA-125 protein in the blood increases which helps in diagnosing the ovarian cancer.
Reported Parameters
- CA 125 – 0-35 KU/L – Normal
- CA 125 > 35 KU/L – Abnormal (Indicates Ovarian Cancer)
All The Questions that you might have
- What is CA-125 Test ?
- What does the CA-125 Test measure?
- Why should I do the CA 125 test?
- How is the CA 125 test done?
CA-125 Test is the most important test to diagnose ovarian cancer in females. CA-125 is a protein that is present in blood of all healthy females but if the person is suffering from ovarian cancer then the amount of CA 125 protein in the blood increases which helps in diagnosing the ovarian cancer. CA-125 Test is the tumor marker for Ovarian Cancer and is also known as CA 125 Antigen.
CA-125 Test of CA 125 antigen test measures the amount of CA 125 protein in the blood. If the amount of CA 125 is more than 0.35 KU/L in the blood then it indicates high suspicion of Ovarian Cancer in the female.
CA-125 test is the tumor marker for Ovarian Cancer done at Maurya Labs Purnea Bihar. In simple language the CA-125 test is done to diagnose Ovarian cancer in females. A gynecologist or a doctor may advise a CA 125 test if you have following symptoms:
- Abdominal bloating
- Feeling full while eating
- Weight loss
- Changes in bowel habits
- Frequent urination
- Irregular menstruation
- Severe pain during menstruation
CA-125 test is done through blood which is taken from the vein.by our trained phlebotomist. The sample can be collected at Maurya Labs located in Line Bazar, Purnea, Bihar or at comfort of your home.
