OVA1™

The first blood test FDA cleared to assess the likelihood that an ovarian mass is malignant before it is removed. So you'll have additional information to create an informed treatment plan as early as possible.

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Why OVA1?
OVA1 is an FDA-cleared blood test that uses results of 5 biomarkers, with an algorithm to indicate the probability of malignancy of an ovarian mass. It is not a screening or standalone test, but when used in conjunction with a standard pre-surgical evaluation this test:

  • Assess the likelihood that an ovarian mass is malignant before it's removed
  • Helps to identify patients for referral to a gynecologic oncologist
  • May enable improved patient outcomes

Who benefits from OVA1?
OVA1 has been cleared for use in women who meet the following criteria:

  • Are of 18 years of age
  • Have an ovarian adnexal mass
  • Have surgery planned
  • Have not yet been referred to an oncologist
  • Have not had cancer in the past five years
  • Have a rheumatoid factor of less than 250IU/ml

Clinical proof
The OVA1 test was validated using a blood sample from 269 women, 72 of whom had a pathology-determined malignancy. When pre-surgical assessment was combined with results from the OVA1 test, the following results were concluded:[1]

  • Sensitivity for malignancy increased by 20% from 72% to 92% In all women, and as high as 96%in postmenopausal women,
  • Approximately 70% of the malignancies missed by pre-surgical assessment alone were identified by OVA1.
  • A high negative predictive value (NPV-93%) strengthened the prediction that cancer is absent
  • NPV was similar in pre- and postmenopausal women.

Quest Diagnostics offers:

  • An extensive oncology portfolio
  • FDA-cleared tests to help diagnose, monitor treatment, and manage care for women with ovarian cancer
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products for every stage of ovarian cancer
  • Consultative services that help set expectations and prepare both physicians and their patients

Make a more informed treatment plan, use OVA1 as part of your comprehensive ovarian cancer diagnostic protocol.

Visit Cancer Diagnostics for Women for additional information about our testing services for ovarian and cervical cancers – including the new FDA-cleared OVA1 test.

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References
1OVA1 [package insert], Fremont, CA: Vermillion, Inc; 2009.

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