CA 19-9 (Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9)
Order Name
CA 19-9
Test Number: 2024050
Revision Date 04/17/2019
Test Number: 2024050
Revision Date 04/17/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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CA 19-9 (Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 24108-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (1mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2mL (1mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. Unacceptable: gross hemolysis |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Potentially useful adjunct for diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86301 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |