The normal value of Glycoantigen 153 in women is <25U/ml, and elevations may be due to benign and malignant diseases of the breast, uterus, liver, and lungs.
Glycoantigen 153, also known as cancer antigen 153 (CA153), is a glycoprotein. The normal range of CA153 is <25U/ml. Normal values may vary according to different testing conditions, testing methods, different units, etc. The reference value in the local hospital report should prevail.
Elevated CA153 is mainly seen in breast cancer, but also in uterine tumor, metastatic ovarian cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and so on. Some benign diseases of the breast, liver, and lungs may also have elevated CA153 to varying degrees.
It is recommended that those with abnormal CA153 values should seek prompt medical attention and follow medical advice for further examination and treatment.