CA 19-9 (GI / Pancreatic)

🔍 Overview

The CA 19-9 test measures the level of Cancer Antigen 19-9 in the blood. It is mainly used as a tumor marker to monitor cancers of the pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and gastrointestinal tract. This test helps in tracking disease progression and response to treatment.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Monitor pancreatic cancer

• Evaluate cancers of the GI tract

• Assess response to cancer treatment

• Detect recurrence after treatment

• Support diagnosis when used with imaging and clinical findings

✔ Most useful for monitoring, not routine screening
✔ Often advised by oncologists or gastroenterologists

⏱ Reports Within: 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: Adults
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required