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Tests:CA 19-9
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: CA 19-9}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | ===''Overview''=== |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |C199 |- |Synonyms |C199 C19-9 19-9 |- |Turnaround Time |1 – 4 days |- ! colspan="2" | ===''Specimen Requirements''=== |- |Specimen Type |7mL <span style="background:#e30022"> red top </span> or SST <span style="background: #fbec5d"> yellow top</span> |- |Specimen Transportation | |- |Prefer..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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19-9 | 19-9 | ||
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|Test Availability | |||
|Tested Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. | |||
Please contact the laboratory if testing is required urgently | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
|1 – 4 days | |1 – 4 days | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |||
|24 hours | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
| | |Serum | ||
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| | |Preferred | ||
| | |<span style="background: #fbec5d"> Yellow-Top</span> SST or <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top </span> tube | ||
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| | |Acceptable | ||
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| | |Unacceptable | ||
| | |Plasma | ||
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| | |Specimen Transportation | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|0.5 mL <span style="background:#e30022"> Red </span> microtainer | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
|>500 uL | |Serum | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
|>500 uL | |||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
|200 uL | |200 uL | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
|Samples should be separated from red cells within 24hrs | |Samples should be separated from red cells within 24hrs of collection. | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Abbott | |Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents. Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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| colspan="2" | | | colspan="2" |Used for monitoring gastrointestinal malignancies | ||
Used for monitoring gastrointestinal malignancies | |||
For the serial monitoring of tumours, tumour markers should be tested in the same laboratory. | For the serial monitoring of tumours, tumour markers should be tested in the same laboratory. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 23 September 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | C199 |
| Synonyms | C199
C19-9 19-9 |
| Test Availability | Tested Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Please contact the laboratory if testing is required urgently |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 4 days |
| Stability – Add test | 24 hours |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred | Yellow-Top SST or Red-Top tube |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Plasma |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.5 mL Red microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Serum |
| Preferred Volume | >500 uL |
| Minimum Volume | 200 uL |
| Aliquot Transportation | Samples should be separated from red cells within 24hrs of collection. |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | <37 U/mL |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity i series analyser using Abbott reagents. Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | |
Comments | |
| Used for monitoring gastrointestinal malignancies
For the serial monitoring of tumours, tumour markers should be tested in the same laboratory. | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |