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HelpTest Code LAB777 CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer)
Useful For
Adjunct for diagnosis and monitoring of pancreatic cancer
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Rejection: Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high
biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin
administration.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Values
0-35 U/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86301