would ca125 show up on routine blood test

[krustofskypud]

Not asking for me but for a friend. she is 47. had bloating with some pain on and off and constipation for a good few months but has always had IBS so this is not particularly unusual for her. went to GP who was unconcerned. told her that as she'd had a full blood count done recently any cancer markers would show up. friend is worried about ovarian cancer.

is what the GP said true? I was under the impression it was a specific test to look for the ca125 protein.

[krustofskypud]

bumping

[PenguinPoser]

It would only show if it had been specifically requested by the GP.
Does the GP know she's worried about ovarian cancer? It might be worth her going back for a chat to specifically address that.

[gobbin]

I'd advise her to go back and discuss her concerns about OC and ask for the CA125 test. A full blood count doesn't include CA125 unless it was requested on the form.