CA153 & Breast Cancer Blood Test Ascot Details
Sample (blood) taken at home through finger pricking. Our CA 15-3 / CA153 & Breast Cancer Blood Test detects a biomarker to evaluate risk of developing the condition. The HPV Virus is the cause of this.
CA 15-3 is a glycoprotein released by carcinogenic breast cells, the levels of which useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of breast cancer treatment. Its levels are useful in breast cancer screening, which is helpful since its mortality rate is steadily rising.
This exam detects a biomarker indicating the levels of:
Ca153 Test Kit Instructions
CA153 sample should be taken in the morning and before taking medication. Please refrain from taking biotin supplements for 2 days before the day of sample collection.
For the the best samples, we suggest:
- Staying hydrated before taking a sample.
- Taking a warm shower to improve blood flow.
- Doing light exercise.
- Shaking the test tube gently instead of violently.
- Avoiding a hard squeeze on the finger.
- Not leaving the sample to sit for more than a day to prevent clotting.
Why should you evaluate CA153 with us?
- Direct laboratory prices and support.
- Fast results and prescriptions.
- CE-certified sensitive PCR laboratory equipment for accurate tests.
- Pre-paid Royal Mail delivery.
- MHRA-registered IVD devices.
- WhatsApp support during business hours.
How does the Breast Cancer Blood Test exam work?
To analyze and receive results:
- Access the link provided in the written instructions on the test kit.
- Collect samples according to instructions.
- HPV Variant option
- Put the collected sample into the provided additional box.
- Locate the nearest drop box through the Royal Mail app.
- Place the box into the drop box to be delivered and analyzed.
- Receive your results in 1-3 days.
Order your CA153 test kit and collect your sample at home.
Drop off the sample in the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track 24/48 return label to the laboratory
Receive your results through email or by opening your dashboard on our site.
How fast can I get my CA153 Test results?
The typical turnaround time for the CA153 kit is 1-3 days. Do note that while we aim to give you results as quickly as possible, the exact result processing time may vary. Please do not leave the sample to sit for too long as it may cause clotting and damage the sample. Send it to our laboratory as soon as possible after taking one. The close proximity of our laboratory to our clinic allows us to instantly analyze samples.
We suggest taking your sample from Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays from our laboratory.
Scientific Data for Breast Cancer from Supplier (Instrument and Reagent)
Method:
Fluorescence quantitative immunoassay.
Accuracy and precision:
The relative standard deviation from the target value is less than or equal to 15%. The within-assay CV is less than or equal to 15 %. The between-assay CV is less than or equal to 15%.
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: N/A HPV
- Inter-laboratory validations:
- Periodic according to the validation schedule.
- Event-triggered.
In range results:
Healthy females are expected to have a value below 31 U/mL in the serum from a blood sample.
Out-of-range results:
Any Breast Cancer Tumour Marker result greater than 31 U/mL ranges would be considered abnormal.
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 27/01/2026
Reviewed By :
Real People Stories –Pascale (57)
I had pain in my shoulder, but I did not feel sick Pascale worked for many years in the Netherlands as an HPV Test assistant at the gynaecology outpatient clinic and has worked extensively with women with gynaecological cancer. I always said to CA125 colleagues: let’s never have a test for that.’
Shoulder pain but no other complaints
After several years, Pascale stopped working as an assistant at the gynaecology outpatient clinic and started working at a diagnostic centre. She started having problems with her shoulder blade and could no longer lie on it at night. ‘I didn’t feel sick and had no complaints, so I didn’t look much into it.’
At work, she spoke to an HPV radiologist who thought taking a photo of her lungs would be wise. ‘He saw that there was fluid in my lungs and referred me to the GP.’ Pascale’s CA125 GP referred her back to the pulmonologist. ‘He did a puncture, and it turned out that I had cancer.’
In Pascale’s case, the fluid between her lung membranes was a metastasis. ‘The pulmonologist referred me to the CA125 internist who said that the HPV cells they had found in my lung fluid were consistent with ovarian, breast and thyroid cancer. During the examinations, it was not clear where the primary tumour was, and therefore, chemo was offered. No targeted HPV or other treatment.’
The tumours were barely visible.
Pascale was not feeling well, so she went to a hospital in Belgium for a second opinion. ‘In Belgium, they immediately took tumour markers and made a CT scan, which is normally always done with a PET scan. The hospital in the Netherlands failed to do so, and as a result, the small tumours on my ovaries were not visible.’ Pascale was advised to return to the first hospital and insist on a laparoscopy.
Pascale did that, but the gynaecological oncologist initially thought it was a cyst, not an ovarian tumour. ‘Thanks to the doctor in Belgium, I persevered.’ The laparoscopy was eventually performed, and it was then confirmed that Pascale had it.
OC stage 4 with a life expectancy of up to three years
Pascale found out at the age of 44 that she had ovarian disease stage 4 with metastases in the lung membranes. Her life expectancy was about three years. ‘That scared me, but I felt my fighting spirit.’
The treatment consisted of major abdominal surgery and chemo. ‘Despite an allergic reaction to the chemo, I think I survived that period well. The treatments left me with ‘only’ neuropathy in my fingers and toes and a chemo brain. I often find myself at a loss for words.’
Low-grade cell type and recurrence
Pascale decided to return to the hospital in Belgium for the follow-up testing process. ‘In the Netherlands, you get a check-up if you develop complaints, but in Belgium, they check your related tumour marker every three months, and if you have complaints, you immediately get a CT scan. That made me feel safer because I no longer trusted my body.’
After six years, her tumour level marker increased. ‘It was barely visible again, but the OC was back. Then I discovered that I have a low-grade cell type, which means that OC grows very slowly. That’s not common.’
Pascale was operated on a second time. ‘It was a difficult operation due to the scar tissue from the previous procedure. Ultimately, the gynaecological oncologist managed to remove the cancer.’ Since the second operation, Pascale has been doing okay under the circumstances. ‘It’s calm now, and my cells are still growing slowly, but that could easily change.’
Calluses on the soul
Pascale now goes for an HPV test in the hospital every three months. ‘The bond with the hospital is now very nice.’ She also takes Letrozole tablets. ‘It is an anti-hormonal therapy that you normally receive if you have CA125 tests for breast cancer, but it is now being used experimentally for ovarian disease. It works because my tumour marker has dropped from 100 to 23. Apart from some side effects: weight gain, osteoarthritis and a little pain here and there, I can live with it well.’
Fortunately, the controls have been good for some time now. ‘I’m keeping my finger on the pulse. If I don’t trust it, I often ask the hospital in Belgium for their opinion. I was diagnosed in 2008, so it has been going on for a while, and that means that I now have a layer of calluses on my soul.’
In the beginning, Pascale paid attention to every pain. That is less now, and I also think it is a waste of time to focus on the negative constantly. I function well, have a nice family and great friends, and regularly do fun things. That doesn’t always work anymore, but it doesn’t have to.
Stand up for yourself.
When Pascale looks back on her CA125 journey, she notes that she was angry with the first hospital. ‘I have not been treated pleasantly by some HPV doctors. When you receive the diagnosis, you are not concerned about it any further. I wanted to survive.’ Pascale did think about filing a complaint, but that didn’t happen. ‘I am now satisfied with the audit process and have decided to focus my energy on other things.’
By sharing her story, Pascale wants to encourage women to stand up for themselves. ‘It’s your life, your body. I often still think about it at night. Then I think about my illness, the future, how my family is doing, and then I often realise: if I had not gone to the hospital in Belgium, I probably would not have made it.’
Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
CA153 Breast Cancer Shipping & Return:
We offer next-day delivery. However, please also note that the courier delivery times are out of our control and late deliveries are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Orders which are placed by 1 p.m are dispatched on the same business day.
We provide a 14-day return policy, meaning that you will have 14 days (2 weeks) after receiving your item to request a return.
To qualify for a return, please note that the HPV product must be unused, unworn, and in original condition similar to when you had received it.
Return Address: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF.
https://ascotpharmacy.co.uk/return-policy/
Lara –
Using the testing kits was a breeze! Clear instructions made it easy to collect sample at home, and the process was straightforward.
Chloe Spence –
The customer service team was helpful and responsive. The results were extremely fast