CA 19.9 (Beckman)

General Information

Lab Name

CA 19.9 (Beckman)

Lab Code

CA199

Description

This test has been replaced by CA 19.9 [CA199G]

Synonyms

CA19-9, Cancer Antigen 19-9, Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9

Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence

Reference Range

Units: U/mL
Female Male Unknown
AgeRange AgeRange AgeRange
0-0-54 0-0-54 0-0-54

Effective date: 01/04/2017

Ref. Range Notes

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers, instruments, or methods are not comparable.

Interferences and Limitations

Biotin supplements can cause falsely low values. See Limitations of Laboratory Testing for details.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Peripheral Blood

Collection

All Locations:

  • Preferred: 4 mL blood in RED TOP tube
  • Also Acceptable: 4 mL blood in ORANGE RST, GOLD SST, LIME GREEN PST or GREEN TOP tube

Quantity

requested: 0.5 mL serum or plasma
minimum: 0.3 mL serum or plasma

Processing

Storage stability:

  • Stable at room temperature for up to 8 hours
  • Stable under refrigeration for up to 7 days
  • If testing cannot be completed within 7 days, store at −20 °C or colder

Note: serum/plasma must be removed from SST, PST or clot

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Chemistry, Automated Panels (CHA)

Performing Location(s)

FHCC Fred Hutch Alliance Lab
206-606-1088

825 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109

Fax: 206-606-2027
Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Includes satellite labs:
• SAIM - Sloan Clinic 1, 6th Floor
• FHH3 - Sloan Clinic 2, 3rd Floor
• FHH4 - Sloan Clinic 2, 4th Floor
UW-MT Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Frequency

Monday-Friday, results same day

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

86301

LOINC

24108-3

Interfaced Order Code

UOW1566

Interfaced Result Code

UOW1566