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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Red Top
CA 19-9
5 mL.
Alternative name(s) Carbohydrate Antigen (CA) 19-9

Lab section Send Outs    
When performed Monday-Friday 0630h-1430h    
When reported
 Monday-Friday    
   
Sunquest code
 JC199B
SMS code
   
Important notes: Red top, lavender or serum separator.
Rejection criteria: Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes: On ice.
Specimen preparation: Separate and refrigerate.

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Last revised 11/07/2011