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HelpTest Code CA199 | Beaker: LAB777 CA 19-9
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB777
Epic Description: CANCER ANTIGEN 19-9
Synonym
Cancer Antigen 19-9
BF199 - Body fluid
CA19-9
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Ochsner South Louisiana:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Monroe:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
Ochsner LSU Shreveport:
| Preferred |
Red, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.5 mL |
|---|
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab (Jeff Hwy, LSU Shreveport, LSU Monroe)
Assay Frequency
24/7
Routine Turnaround Time
24 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
86301