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Can CA 125 test diagnose the any type of cancer . And also should we do this test after the age of 30.
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This test is positive in cancers but also in a variety of other conditions. It should be prescribed by a doctor for a specific reason
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Ca 125 is positive in a case of Gynaecological malignancy but it is also positive in so many non malignant conditions. You can't diagnose any malignancy by this test.
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This is used to diagnose ovarian cancer
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