TABLE 2.
| Test Results | Controls (n = 254) | Cases (n = 75) |
|---|---|---|
| Negative for both the symptoms index and CA 125 | 212 (83.5) | 8 (10.7) |
| Negative for the symptoms index but positive for CA 125 | 12 (4.7) | 19 (25.3) |
| Positive for the symptoms index but negative for CA 125 | 30 (11.8) | 8 (10.7) |
| Positive for both the symptoms index and CA 125 | 0 | 40 (53.3) |
*
CA 125 dichotomized at the 95th percentile in the screening population. Subjects with a CA 125 value above that threshold were considered to have a positive CA 125 index.
†
The symptoms index was considered positive if the patient had 1 of the following symptoms for < 1 year but it occurred >12 times per month: bloating or increased abdominal size, abdominal or pelvic pain, difficulty eating, or feeling full quickly.