CA 19-9 , CSF
Clinical Background:
Detection of CA 19-9 in CSF may help in the early diagnosis of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC).
Detection of CA 19-9 in CSF may help in the early diagnosis of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC).
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Minimum Volume Adult:
0.5 mL CSF
0.5 mL CSF
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5 mL CSF
0.5 mL CSF
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Special Requirement:
CSF in plain tube
CSF in plain tube
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Reference Ranges:
Method has not been validated for the measurement of CA 19-9 in CSF.
Method has not been validated for the measurement of CA 19-9 in CSF.
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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