- Test Name
- CA 19-9
- Aliases
- CANCER Ag 19-9
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CANAG199
- LOINC Test Code
- 24108-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Used to monitor pancreatic, hepatobiliary, gastric, hepatocellular, and colorectal cancer.
- Reorder interval
- 14 Days
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Freeze serum ASAP
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19