Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, Other
| Label Mnemonic: | CA199O |
| Epic code: | LAB8377 |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL fluid in red top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations).
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results
should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECL)
CPT Code:
86301