Tests:CA 19-9: Difference between revisions
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|Tuesdays and Fridays | |||
Contact the laboratory if testing required urgently. | |||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Serum | |Serum | ||
Plasma | Plasma | ||
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|SST <span style="background: #fbec5d"> Yellow-Top</span> | |SST <span style="background: #fbec5d"> Yellow-Top</span> | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample Type | |Sample Type | ||
|>500 uL | |Serum | ||
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|>500 uL | |||
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|Minimum Volume | |Minimum Volume | ||
|200 uL | |200 uL | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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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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Revision as of 15:38, 12 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | C199 |
| Synonyms | C199
C19-9 19-9 |
| Test Availability | Tuesdays and Fridays
Contact the laboratory if testing required urgently. |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 4 days |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Preferred | 7mL Red-Top |
| Acceptable | SST Yellow-Top |
| Unacceptable | |
| Pediatric Requirements | 0.5 Red microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | 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 Architect analyser using Abbott reagents.
CMIA method |
| 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. | |