CA 125 (Carbohydrate Antigen 125)
Sample: Serum
Schedule: Daily
Units: U/mL
Range: (See table below)
Remarks: CA 125 (Carbohydrate Antigen 125 ) is increased in more than 80% of ovarian epithelial neoplasms and it can also be increased certain benign ovarian diseases. CA 125 is most useful in follow-up ovarian carcinoma and should not be used as a screening test.
| CA 125, U/mL | |
| | |
| < 37 | Normal |
| 37 - 50 | Borderline |
| > 50 | Increased |
