Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Cancer Antigen 19-9 (Synonym: CA 19-9, C199, CA199, CA19-9)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB777

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

MINT LIHEP PST

Alternate Containers:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Test Resources:

Biotin Interference

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 write test name under “Additional Tests”

Processing:

Centrifuge.

If	Then
Specimen will arrive in the testing laboratory within 5 days of collection	Do not aliquot
Specimen will not arrive in the testing laboratory within 5 days of collection	Aliquot into a 12 x 75 mm tube and freeze.

Transportation:

If	Then
Specimen will arrive in the testing laboratory within 5 days of collection	Transport at room temperature
Specimen will not arrive in the testing laboratory within 5 days of collection	Transport frozen

Testing Schedule:

Daily

Reference Interval:

Less than 36 KU/L

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by APL Immunochemistry.

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024