CA 19-9 (Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9) *

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

Volume: 1 ml 
Min. volume: 0.7 ml (does not allow for repeat testing)

Additional Information

Monitor gastrointestinal, pancreatic, liver and colorectal malignancies. This test is not for serial monitoring. 

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Separate serum from cells, if using red-top tube

Transport Requirements

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Rejection Criteria

Citrated plasma

Reference Range

Reference Range accompanies report

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

LCA

Reviewed By

Reviewed Date

Supplemental

* Reference Lab Test