Query on a blood test

[Salsybar73]

Can anybody tell me what a ca25 blood test is please

Thankyou

[Rita-D]

Hi Salsybar73,

I think you mean CA125. Without wishing to worry you it's a test (marker) for cancer.

But other things can raise this marker. I had raised CA125 when I had an ovarian cyst. If your CA125 is raise the GP will send you for further tests.

I had an ultrasound scan both external and internal and everything was fine. Over a few years I had 2 cysts with high CA125 both times and everything was fine and the cysts went away on their own. I presented at the GPS with severe one-sided pelvic pain which prompted the investigations.

Please don't worry but if you're offered further tests, please go for them.

Good luck. xxx

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[Salsybar73 in reply to Rita-D]

Thankyou for the information it all sounds a bit daunting does this test and i will go for any further tests if need be thankyou xx

[Rita-D in reply to Salsybar73]

Please don't worry. Often CA125 is raised for other reasons, but just listen to what the doctors say and always go for any tests that they recommend. Good luck. xxx