Blue Horizon Medicals Cancer screening

CA 125

Biomarker blood screening test for ovarian cancer

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • CA 125

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • CA 125

About this test

This blood test seeks raised levels of CA 125, a protein that is present on the surface of most, but not all, ovarian cancer cells. This makes the test useful as a 'tumour marker' in specific circumstances. Significantly elevated concentrations of CA 125 may be present in the blood of a woman who has ovarian cancer. Small quantities of CA 125 are produced by normal tissues throughout the body and by some other cancers (including bowel) - but it is important to emphasize a higher level does not mean cancer is always present. Levels in the blood may be moderately elevated with a variety of non-cancerous conditions, including menstruation, pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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