Biochemistry
| Full details for "CA-19.9". | |
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Name |
CA-19.9 |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (Ca 19-9) is a modified Lewis (a) blood group antigen used in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
Serum |
Sample container & volume |
5mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily, weekdays |
Turnaround time |
1 working day |
Availability |
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Notes |
Tumour marker, separate sample required as carry over from other tests may cause falsely elevated results. Units - kU/L |
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Reference range |
<27 kU/L |
Last updated |
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:19:18 IST |