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Cancer Antigen (CA 19-9)
CA19
Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Non-fasting accepted Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 1 week: Frozen: 2 weeks Reject Creteria: Mislabeled; broken or damaged tubes, the sample w/o test request, Grossly Hemolyzed or Lipemicsamples. Note: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 86301 |