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HelpTest Code C199 Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9)
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Manufacturer: Roche
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Reference Values
Males: <35 U/mL
Females: <35 U/mL
*Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
86301
Secondary ID
HHA1486
LOINC Code
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) |
24108-3 |
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
5 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
2 weeks |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |