Ca 19-9
- Useful for:
Aiding in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer patients, in conjunction with other clinical methods.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, GI Cancer Antigen
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 10008
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab
