General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
No. An elevated CA 125 test result alone does not establish a cancer diagnosis. This value can also rise in benign conditions such as endometriosis (chocolate cysts), fibroids, pelvic infections, and even during a normal menstrual period.
It is not recommended to be used as a routine cancer screening test in healthy women with no complaints. It is generally requested for high-risk groups, such as those with a family history of ovarian cancer, or when a suspicious mass is detected on an ultrasound.
It does not require any preparation or fasting. It is measured in a laboratory setting using a simple blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
