Lab test
CA 125
Also known as: Ovarian Cancer Marker, CA-125 Tumor Marker, CA 125 Blood Test
Purpose: Primarily to monitor ovarian cancer treatment effectiveness and detect potential recurrence. Causes of Elevated CA-125 Levels Besides ovarian cancer, other benign conditions can increase CA-125, including…
- Sample
- Serum
- Preparation
- No fasting needed
- Report in
- 24 hours
- Collection
- At your home
- Suitable
- For women
About this test
Purpose: Primarily to monitor ovarian cancer treatment effectiveness and detect potential recurrence.
Causes of Elevated CA-125 Levels
Besides ovarian cancer, other benign conditions can increase CA-125, including:
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Uterine Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Menstruation
- Liver diseases (such as cirrhosis)
- Other Cancers (e.g., endometrial, fallopian tube, pancreatic, breast, lung, colon)
What to Expect
- The test is a simple blood test, typically ordered by a GP or specialist to evaluate symptoms or monitor a known condition. If you are experiencing symptoms like persistent bloating, pelvic pain, or increased abdominal size, you should discuss this with your doctor.
Preparation
- No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
- Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
- Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.
How home sample collection works
- 1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
- 2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
- 3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
- 4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.
Where we collect samples at home
Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- Kachiguda
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- ECIL
- Jubilee Hills
- Neredmet
- Saidabad
- Sanathnagar
- Tolichowki
- Yousufguda
- Amberpet
- Khairatabad
- Kukatpally
- Manikonda
- Nizampet
- Secunderabad
- Tarnaka
- Uppal
- Vanasthalipuram
- Jeedimetla
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nacharam
- Suchitra
- Trimulgherry
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CA 125 cost in Hyderabad?
CA 125 costs ₹1,130 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹1,999. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.
Do I need to fast before CA 125?
No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.
When will I get the CA 125 report?
The expected report time is 24 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.
What sample is collected for CA 125?
Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.
Can I cancel a lab test booking?
Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.
Can I book tests for a family member?
Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.
Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?
No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.
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