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86301 Immunoassay tumor ca 19-9

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CA 19-9, carbohydrate antigen 19-9

Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) immunoassay quantitatively measures tumor-associated antigen elevated in gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and colon cancer.

Clinical Context

Elevated in pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancers. Used for monitoring treatment response and detecting recurrence. Not specific for cancer diagnosis.

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Specialties

OncologyGastroenterologyClinical Pathology

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