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Cancer Antigen 125 Test: To Monitor Cancers During And After Treatment

CA 125 test 0 and 35 U/mL A CA 125 test measures the amount of the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in the blood. This test may be used to monitor certain cancers during and after treatment. In some situations, the test may be used to look for early signs of ovarian cancer in people with a very high risk of the disease CA-125 normal range CA-125 levels in the body are measured by units per millimetre (U/mL). A CA-125 normal range falls between 0 and 35 U/mL. Levels over 35 U/mL may indicate the presence of cancer or other conditions. Not all patients with a high CA-125 result have cancer. For women with no ovarian cancer history, a high result usually leads to additional testing. In patients who’ve previously had ovarian cancer, high CA-125 levels may indicate a cancer recurrence. A CA 125 test measures the amount of the protein CA 125 (cancer antigen 125) in the blood. This test may be used to monitor certain cancers during and after treatment. In some situations, the test may be u