Biomarker blood screening test for ovarian cancer
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
This blood test seeks raised levels of CA 125, a protein that is present on the surface of most, but not all, ovarian cancer cells. This makes the test useful as a 'tumour marker' in specific circumstances. Significantly elevated concentrations of CA 125 may be present in the blood of a woman who has ovarian cancer. Small quantities of CA 125 are produced by normal tissues throughout the body and by some other cancers (including bowel) - but it is important to emphasize a higher level does not mean cancer is always present. Levels in the blood may be moderately elevated with a variety of non-cancerous conditions, including menstruation, pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 32nd percentile of cancer screening tests we track.
Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.
Results are reviewed by a doctor.
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£63.25 against a median of £79.00 for the 19 similarly sized cancer screening tests we track (-20%).
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