Test Code CA199 CarbohydrateAntigen 19-9 (CA 19-9)
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
<35 U/ml
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86301
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
---|---|---|
Preferred | Mint Green Lithium Heparin | |
Alternate | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |