CA- 19.9 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker)
What is a CA 19-9 blood test? A CA 19-9 test measures the amount of a protein called CA 19-9 (cancer antigen 19-9) in a sample of your blood. CA 19-9 is a type of tumor marker. Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in your body.
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These conditions include an infection of your pancreas, liver disease, gallstones, and cystic fibrosis. Here is what your results may mean: If your CA 19-9 is less than 37 U/mL, you may not have cancer. If your CA 19-9 is above 37 U/mL, you may have cancer of the pancreas, gallbladder, lung, or colon.
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A high CA 19-9 is usually related to pancreatic cancer. But other cancers, like colorectal, lung and gallbladder cancers, can also cause raised levels. Non-cancerous conditions that can cause high CA 19-9 levels include: Gallstones.
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- Test Code : Serum (1 ml)
What is a CA 19-9 blood test? A CA 19-9 test measures the amount of a protein called CA 19-9 (cancer antigen 19-9) in a sample of your blood. CA 19-9 is a type of tumor marker. Tumor markers are substances made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in your body.
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These conditions include an infection of your pancreas, liver disease, gallstones, and cystic fibrosis. Here is what your results may mean: If your CA 19-9 is less than 37 U/mL, you may not have cancer. If your CA 19-9 is above 37 U/mL, you may have cancer of the pancreas, gallbladder, lung, or colon.
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A high CA 19-9 is usually related to pancreatic cancer. But other cancers, like colorectal, lung and gallbladder cancers, can also cause raised levels. Non-cancerous conditions that can cause high CA 19-9 levels include: Gallstones.
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