Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
CA 19-9; Cancer Antigen 19-9, CA 19-9
Specimen Required
one plain red top tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Stable for 8 hours at room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated.
Special Instructions
The CA 19-9 assay value, regardless of level, should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 1-3 days.
Reference Values
0 – 37 U/mL