CA 125

What is the CA 125 Test? 

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. A CA 125 test is a simple blood test that measures the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen125) level in your blood. Because CA 125 is seen on the surface of most ovarian cancer cells, it is sometimes referred to as a tumor marker. 

Other names: CA 125 tumor marker test, CA 125 blood test.

Why is the CA 125 test done? 

CA 125 test is done for a variety of purposes such as:

• To find out if you have ovarian cancer.
• To monitor the effectiveness of the current ongoing treatment of ovarian cancer.
• To detect ovarian cancer recurrence.
• To determine the progression and the severity of the ovarian cancer disease.
• CA 125 test is also done to diagnose other types of cancers such as endometrial cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, etc. 

Preparation required for CA 125 blood test

• No special preparation such as fasting is required for this blood test.
• Tell your healthcare provider about your family history and if you are taking any medications.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking before the test 
• Avoid dehydration and stay calm before the test.

The procedure of the CA 125 test

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• Then they will clean the skin using an alcohol swab
• After this, a sterile needle is inserted into a vein to draw a blood sample you might feel a little sting when the needle is inserted into a vein
• After collecting the sample the needle is removed, and the sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis

Aftercare

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No other particular type of care is required.

CA 125 Test price in Delhi

The CA 125 Test price may vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic center. The average CA 125 test cost in Delhi is around INR 1000 to INR 2000. You can book your CA 125 blood test at home with Ganesh Diagnostic Center and get a discount of up to 50%.

What is the CA 125 normal range?

CA 125 normal values are 0 and 35 U/mL

Required documents for the CA 125 test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

Why you should choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre 

• We provide trained and skilled staff members who assure patient safety, comfort, and hassle-free diagnosis
• Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a NABL Accredited Pathology Lab offering services in various locations in Delhi
• We provide the CA 125 test at home 
• Reports are available within 24 hours of sample collection
• Reports are available digitally too.
• We provide 100% accurate results.