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Test ID BLOD0312 CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer)

Important Note

When serial specimens are being evaluated, the same type of specimen should be used throughout the study. 

AKA

Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer Antigen 19-9, 19-9

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     >7 days     

 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     500 µL serum/plasma   
 Minimum Volume     150 µL serum/plasma   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Report Available

1-2 days

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo

CPT

86301