Ovarian Cancer CA125 Test

It is estimated 1 in 50 UK females will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

This blood test measures the amount of CA125 antigen in your blood.  Elevated levels of CA125 above 35 KIU/L have been found in about 80% of women with ovarian cancer.

Book an appointment at either our Cheshire clinic in Macclesfield or London clinic in Marylebone for a blood test. You can also order this test as a self-collect fingerprick blood test which can be taken at home.

Results are securely emailed to you and are usually available within 48 hours of the lab receiving your test. We offer a free referral letter to your GP signed by a Pharmacist for abnormal results.

Your sample will be tested in a lab based here in the UK which is fully UKAS accredited and ISO15189 certified. Our labs use the same equipment used in the NHS and recommended by NICE.

About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women. There are around 7,000 new cases every year in the UK with incidence rates projected to rise by 5% between 2023-2025. It is estimated 1 in 50 UK females will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

Ovarian cancer is responsible for 4,100 cancer deaths in the UK every year making it a more frequent cause of death than the more common cancer such as the uterus and cervix.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer include feeling ‘bloated’, loss of appetite or feeling full quickly, pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, needing to pass urine urgently or more often than usual, and unexplained tiredness, weight loss or changes in bowel habit (for example, constipation or diarrhoea).