Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) is a protein that is found in the blood. When it is found in higher levels, CA 19-9 may indicate the presence of certain types of cancer or non-cancerous conditions. CA 19-9 is used alongside other types of testing, such as imaging, to help diagnose any disease, monitor a patient’s response to treatment, and assist in detecting the return of the disease after treatment.
It is recommended: The CA 19-9 test may be ordered along with other tests, such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), bilirubin, and/or liver function tests, when a patient has any symptoms that may indicate pancreatic cancer, along with abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss, and jaundice. If CA 19-9 is increases initially in pancreatic cancer, then it may be tested several times during cancer treatment to check the response and, regularly following the treatment, to help detect recurrence of cancer.
The CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker) test measures: The amount of cancer antigen 19-9 is released into the bloodstream. This substance is produced in many of the cells in the body, including some types of healthy cells and certain cancer cells. CA 19-9 can increase as a result of pancreatic cancer and other cancers of the digestive system. It can also increase by non-cancerous conditions, such as scarring of the liver. Because it might be affected by multiple conditions, CA 19-9 testing is not used as the only test to make a diagnosis. CA 19-9 test is used to evaluate pancreatic cancer patients who have received treatment with surgery to check for evidence of a recurrence. A recurrence is a return of the disease, usually after a certain period when it was not detectable.
You will get the reports within 15 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The cost of the CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker) test is Rs. 1,200.
The CA 19-9 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker) test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your conditions.
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We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
No, fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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