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CA 19-9
Test CodeCA19
Alias/See Also
LAB777
CPT Codes
<p>86301</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Report Available
1-2 days
Limitations
CA 19-9 is absent in individuals with blood group Lewis Le(a-b-), as observed in approximately 5% of Caucasian and 20-25% of African American patients.
Reference Range
<34 U/mL
This test was performed using the Siemens chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 19-9 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
This test was performed using the Siemens chemiluminescent method. Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. CA 19-9 levels, regardless of value, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
Clinical Significance
A large percentage of patients with gastrointestinal tumors (such as pancreatic, liver, gastric, colorectal tumors) and some other malignancies have been shown to have elevated serum CA 19-9 levels. Serum CA 19-9 levels may be useful for monitoring disease activity or predicting relapse following treatment. CA 19-9 should not be used as a screening test.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 16, 2012