CARBOHYDRATE ANTIGEN (CA) 19-9
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CA199
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025600
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025600
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.8 (0.3) mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerated or Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Special Instructions: Values obtained with different assay methodologies should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor a patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only.
Collection: If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Refrigerated or Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Special Instructions: Values obtained with different assay methodologies should not be used interchangeably in serial testing. It is recommended that only one assay method be used consistently to monitor a patient's course of therapy. This procedure does not provide serial monitoring; it is intended for one-time use only.
Collection: If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Methods
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Clinical Utilities
Monitor gastrointestinal, pancreatic, liver, and colorectal malignancies
CPT Codes
86301
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0-35 units/mL
