Ovarian Cancer Screening
CA-125 with HE4 where indicated — the two blood markers most useful in assessing ovarian symptoms — taken by a nurse at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone.
From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Ovarian Cancer Screening
All-inclusive price
- Blood draw by registered nurse
- Comprehensive lab analysis
- Detailed results report
- Laboratory report with reference ranges
- Follow-up recommendations
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Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
Wimpole Street, Marylebone
The Ovarian Cancer Screening is one of the structured screening packages planned for Wimpole Street when the clinic opens on 1 October 2026. Allow time for a questionnaire and measurements before the blood draw; laboratory results typically appear in your portal in 1 working day, alongside the measurements recorded by the nurse.
What's Included
Comprehensive testing covering all essential biomarkers for a complete health picture.
Ovarian Cancer Markers
- HE4
- CA-125
- ROMA Algorithm
From booking the Ovarian Cancer Screening to reading your result
- 1
Choose your test
Select the Ovarian Cancer Screening and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
- 2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
- 3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
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Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 working day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.
Give vague symptoms a number
Most persistent pelvic or abdominal symptoms are not cancer, but ovarian cancer is easier to treat when found early. A normal marker result is reassuring; a raised one prompts prompt ultrasound rather than months of watching.
CA-125 is the marker NICE recommends for symptomatic women
HE4 sharpens interpretation where CA-125 is ambiguous
Relevant for BRCA carriers and strong family history
Quick venous sample, no imaging on the day
Laboratory report with reference ranges to take to your GP
Repeatable to track trend
Who Should Take This Test?
Persistent bloating or pelvic pain
Symptoms present most days for three weeks or more.
BRCA1/2 carriers
Or a family history of ovarian or breast cancer.
Post-menopausal women
In whom a raised CA-125 is more specific.
Women monitoring a known cyst
Where markers add to ultrasound follow-up.
Ovarian Cancer Screening’s place in health screening packages testing
Ovarian symptoms are notoriously vague: bloating, pelvic discomfort, feeling full quickly, urinary frequency. CA-125 is the established blood marker and HE4 improves its specificity, particularly in pre-menopausal women where benign conditions often raise CA-125 on its own. This screen measures both from a single sample at 22 Wimpole Street; the result should be interpreted by your GP or a clinician alongside your history.
- Sample
- venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements
- Laboratory turnaround
- 1 working day
- Standard price
- £249
Preparing for your Ovarian Cancer Screening
- 1Fast for 10 to 12 hours with water only, and book a morning slot so this is manageable.
- 2Avoid alcohol and strenuous exercise for 48 hours beforehand so liver enzymes and muscle markers are representative.
- 3Wear loose clothing that allows blood pressure and measurements to be taken easily; bring a urine sample if requested.
- 4Bring a list of medicines, supplements and any previous results you would like compared.
Sample for this test: venous blood sample plus nurse-recorded measurements.
What Ovarian Cancer Screening measures
Health screening packages combine a broad set of blood and urine tests with time for a nurse to record measurements such as blood pressure, height, weight, waist and body composition, and in some packages an ECG or other assessments. The laboratory element spans full blood count, kidney and liver function, lipids, HbA1c, thyroid, iron, vitamins and inflammation markers, with more comprehensive tiers adding hormones, tumour markers where appropriate to age and sex, and cardiovascular risk markers. Everything is reported by the laboratory against its reference ranges and delivered to your secure portal.
Who considers Ovarian Cancer Screening
- People often consider a health screen at a milestone birthday or when they have not had a general check for several years.
- Those with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or cancer may want a structured baseline.
- A stressful job, weight gain or a change in fitness sometimes prompts a broader look than a single blood test.
- Employers, sports bodies and some visa applications ask for a documented health assessment.
- People who already know their numbers often return annually to track change.
Understanding your Ovarian Cancer Screening results
The value of a screening package lies in the overview: a written report brings together measurements and laboratory results, highlights anything outside range, and explains which findings are worth acting on. Because dozens of markers are measured, a few minor deviations are expected in healthy adults and are usually put into context rather than pursued. Where a result does need follow-up — a raised HbA1c, an abnormal ECG, a low ferritin — the report says what to do next and how urgently.
A screen is a snapshot for people without specific symptoms; it is not a substitute for medical advice about a current problem, and a clear report is a snapshot rather than an assurance about future health.
Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: wellness and biochemistry profiles, cardiovascular risk markers, cholesterol and lipids, tumour markers.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the Ovarian Cancer Screening now at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Why test at Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
- Registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Repeat or additional tests can usually be added to the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.
- Samples are taken by a nurse or phlebotomist at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, in a clinic built for medical and dental care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Other tests often considered alongside Ovarian Cancer Screening
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- Testicular Cancer Blood ScreeningWimpole Street, Marylebone · from 1 October 2026
- Antenatal Infection & Immunity ScreeningWimpole Street, Marylebone · from 1 October 2026
- Erectile Dysfunction Blood ScreeningWimpole Street, Marylebone · from 1 October 2026
Important information about the Ovarian Cancer Screening at Wimpole Street
- Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
- This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
- Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
- A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
- CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
