Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125): What Affects The Test
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What Affects the Test
Results of a cancer antigen 125 test can be affected by:
- Medicines used to treat cancer.
- A recent radioactive scan, such as a bone scan.
- Belly surgery. The CA-125 test should be done at least 3 weeks after surgery.
| Last updated: | July 02, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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