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The normal values for a CA-125 depend on the lab running the test. In general, levels above 35 U/ml are considered abnormal.
What abnormal results mean
In a woman with known ovarian cancer, a rise in CA-125 usually means a progression or recurrence of the disease. A decrease in CA-125 usually means the disease is responding to treatment.
In a woman who has NOT already been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, an elevated CA-125 can mean a number of things. While it ca...
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CA-125
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