Ca125
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CA-125 is a test used to evaluate ovarian cancer treatment. CA-125 is a protein that is found more in
There are two CA-125 tests: a first generation test and a second generation test. The second generation test is now more widely used and is generally more accurate.
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the...
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