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Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125)
What Affects the Test
Results of a cancer antigen 125 test can be affected by:
- Medicines used to treat cancer.
- A recent Reference radioactive scan Opens New Window, such as a Reference bone scan Opens New Window.
- Abdominal surgery. The CA-125 test should be done at least 3 weeks after surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference May 6, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Thomas M. Bailey, MD - Family Medicine |
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