| TUMOR MARKERS | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – Carbohydrate Antigen 125 – Cancer Antigen 125 – CA 125 Tumor Marker |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum or Plasma Volume: 1-3 mL Serum or Plasma Container: Red or Gold tube |
| Storage Instructions | : | Refrigerated: 30 Days Freezer: 3 months |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Improperly labeled specimen – Too little in quantity – Significantly lipemic specimen |
| Use | : | – Pancreatic cancer patients can benefit from CA 19-9’s assistance with surveillance and differential diagnosis. |
| Limitation | : | The determination of CA 19-9 cannot be used for the early detection of pancreatic carcinoma. |
