Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD52757Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 4698
CA 19‑9
Also known as: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, Cancer Antigen 19-9
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
CA 19‑9 is a serum tumor marker elevated in a large percentage of patients with gastrointestinal tumors, particularly pancreatic, liver, gastric, and colorectal malignancies. It may be useful for monitoring disease activity or predicting relapse following treatment; however, it should not be used as a screening test.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
CA 19‑9
AnalyteCA 19‑9 • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
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