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By what measure is measurement of CA-125 a reliable tumor marker test?
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∙ 13y ago
75% of persons with ovarian cancer shed CA-125 into the blood and have elevated serum levels. This figure includes approximately 50% of persons with Stage I disease and 90% with Stage II or higher
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What color of tube for CA125?
mint
Do you do cancer test for blood ca125?
yes,
Do you have to fast for the ca125 test?
do i need to fast for a ca 125 test
What is CA125?
Hello!CA-125 is a carbohydrate antigen. This is generally used as a tumor marker for investigation of suspected cancer that involves the ovary and uterus.In 95% of healthy people, the Serum CA-125 levels should be
Can you have smear test any other way i.e i have heard about a CA125 blood test rather than having to go down there..?
The 2 tests test different things. pap smear tests for cervical cell changes and cervical cancer, CA125 in blood indicate other cancers such as ovarian cancer in ladies.
What does a CA125 test tell an Oncologist?
according to: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51281 Ovarian: Transvaginal ultrasound, which visualizes the ovaries to look for tumors, and a blood test called CA125 are used by some doctors now in women known to be at very high risk for this disease, but they are not yet accurate enough to screen the general population.
What is the normal range in CA 125 test?
Acceptable levels are between 0- 35 U/mL,Serum CA125 level in 39 (67.2%) out of 58 cases ranged from 36.7 U/mL to 1485.6 U/mL (mean 498.3 U/mL), being higher than normal (< 35 U/mL). Serum CA125 level of metastatic bladder cancer patients was 324.5 U/mL, significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.001). Serum CA125 level of 10 patients after transurethral resection operation was significantly lower than that before operation (P < 0.05). Serum CA125 level of 16 patients who refused further treatment significantly increased from 450.4 U/mL, to 505.8 U/mL (P = 0.041) 3 months after discharge from the hospital. Serum CA125 level of 17 patients significantly decreased from 475.8 U/L to 237.9 U/mL (P < 0.001) after bilateral iliac-arterial embolism treatment.
What is a ca125 test?
Blood levels of CA 125 are used primarily to monitor the treatment of ovarian cancer. A falling CA 125 level usually indicates that cancer is responding to the treatment.
How much does it cost for CA125 blood test?
To get results from a CA-125 blood test, it may take several weeks. This depends on the doctor, what lab they use and what the results are or what the symptoms are and the urgency.
Is there a test that can diagnose cancer in any part of your body?
the only test that can confirm diagnose of cancer/tumor is biopsy of the tumor cell/cancer cells. ___________ Prior to invasive surgery such as biopsy, a responsible doctor will prescribe blood tests which isolate tumour indicators; Ca125 is one of these markers, but there are others which should be carried out before any surgery is performed. Your GP can arrange this. These tests will generally indicate the presence of cancer in any part of your body and your GP's recommendation will alert a specialist to areas where a biopsy might be appropriate. ___________
