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Test Code 199PC Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9), Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Reporting Name

CA19-9, Pancreatic Cyst

Useful For

As an adjunct in the assessment of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with carcinoembryonic antigen, amylase, imaging studies and cytology

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Pancreatic Cyst Fluid


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be ordered for pancreatic fluid of noncystic origin (eg, pancreatic duct fluid, peripancreatic fluid) since reference values have not been established for those specimen types. For ordering assistance call 800-533-1710.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before this procedure do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.

Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86301

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
199PC CA19-9, Pancreatic Cyst 97750-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
199P CA19-9, Pancreatic Cyst 97750-4
SITE6 Site 39111-0

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.