CA-125 (Cancer Antigen-125) Test in Vijayawada
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CA 125 is a protein (cancer antigen 125) expressed in coelomic epithelium that lines the body cavity. Its concentration in blood increases in cancer of ovaries, some other cancers and certain benign conditions
The CA 125 serum test measures the level of a protein called CA 125 in the blood. This protein is found on the surface of some ovarian cancer cells. Its level in the blood can be used to help diagnose and monitor ovarian cancer.
Written by: Dr Kavitha A, MBBS, MD Pathology
CA-125 (Cancer Antigen-125) Test Price in Vijayawada
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The price of CA-125 (Cancer Antigen-125) Test in Vijayawada is ₹ 1,410
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The test is recommended if you if you have a family member who may have had breast cancer of if you have inherited the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene that puts you at high risk for ovarian cancer
- You have a close family member who suffered from Ovarian Cancer
- If you have earlier suffered from Uterine Breast or Colon Cancer
While this test is most commonly used to screen women, who may be at high risk for ovarian cancer, higher test results are also seen in women with a pelvic mass, uterine fibroids or endometriosis. All these conditions may progress into Ovarian Cancer.
Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) is a protein that is found on the surface of ovarian cancer cells. This makes the test useful as marker for ovarian cancer in most cases. The CA-125 test quantifies and is a measure of the amount of CA125 in the blood.
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