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Test Code CA 19-9 Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, ( CA 19-9), Serum

Additional Codes

LAB777

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

<35 U/mL

Reportable Units

U/mL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 66 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1500 mL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 5 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 14 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 3 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Routine: 4 hours from arrival in lab
Stat Availability No
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas 

CPT Codes

86301

Last review/edit date

March 2024