CA 19-9 test: Uses, Procedure & Price

CA19-9 is also known as carbohydrate antigen or cancer antigen or sialyl-Lewis antigen. It is a tetra-saccharide compound produced by the cancer cells or even normal cells in response to certain cancers especially pancreatic...

What is CA 19-9 test?

However, a raised CA19-9 level doesn’t always mean cancers, CA19-9 level might get increased in other conditions too that affect your body such as diseases of bile duct or pancreatitis. Therefore, it is not primarily used for screening cancers. However, it acts as a useful marker in the assessment of the prognosis of diagnosed cancers, checking the effectiveness of treatment and monitoring for relapses.

CA 19-9 test measures the level of CA 19-9 in your blood. It evaluates the level of CA 19-9 using the technique of radioimmunoassay (RIA).

High levels of CA 19-9 can be seen in which conditions?

An elevated level of CA 19-9 can be detected in the following diseases:

Cancers including:
- Pancreatic cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Hepatocellular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Cancers of bile ducts
- Bladder cancer

Other conditions such as:
- Cirrhosis
- Biliary duct obstruction
- Disorders of bile ducts
- Gall stones
- Pancreatitis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Liver disease etc.

Why do I need CA 19-9 test?

Your health care provider may order a CA 19-9 test to check for the effectiveness of treatment, evaluation of prognosis and monitoring for recurrences or relapses of cancers including:

Pancreatic cancer
Ovarian cancer
Con cancer
Rectal cancer
Stomach cancer
Bladder cancer.

What samples are required for CA 19-9 test?

Usually, Blood (Serum) sample is taken for the estimation of CA19-9 level in your body. However, CA 19-9 level can be checked in urine, CSF or semen.

How do I prepare for CA 19-9 test?

Follow these simple steps if you are going for CA 19-9 test:

Take an appointment: Fix an appointment in a diagnostic lab having the facility of CA 19-9 to avoid waiting at the time of test.
Food: You can take your usual meals. Fasting is usually not required for CA 19-9 test if done alone.
Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain agents may alter the test result of CA 19-9 such as Vitamins. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results.
Smoking: Avoid smoking before the test as it may affect the test results.

What is the procedure for CA 19-9 test?

The procedure of CA 19-9 test includes the following steps:

First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.

What is the risk/side effects of CA 19-9 test?

CA 19-9 test is a safe procedure with usually no side effects. However, some individuals may experience some of the side effects as mentioned below:

Pain at injection site.
Hematoma
Multiple punctures to locate vein in those where veins are not easily accessible.
Bleeding at puncture site, especially patients having bleeding or clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy.
Infection at puncture site
Thrombophlebitis.

How long it takes to get CA 19-9 test report?

CA 19-9 test reports are usually available within 24 hours of sample collection.

CA 19-9 report analysis?

Normal range of CA 19-9 test may vary from lab to lab as different labs follow different references. Usually, CA 19-9 test report can be summarized as following:

Level of CA 19-9	Interpretation
Decreasing	Treatment is effective
Plateau	Stable or no change in condition
Increasing	Treatment is not working
Decreased with treatment but increased later	Recurrence or relapse

Cost of CA 19-9 test in Delhi?

Price of CA 19-9 test depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and various offers that they are providing to their customers.

CA 19-9 test is an advanced diagnostic and monitoring tool that is available at limited diagnostic labs as it requires costly and modern equipments and skilled Pathologists to perform and analyze the test.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC is currently offering 50% discounts on various blood tests including CA 19-9 test.

Our centers are NABH and NABL accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists.We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.

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Best diagnostic centre for CA 19-9 test in Delhi?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is the best diagnostic center for CA 19-9 test in Rohini, North-East Delhi.

We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center is now considered one of the most popular and affordable Diagnostic centers in Delhi.

We provide high standard quality services to our patients. Our labs are NABH and NABL certified. Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning. Currently, we are offering 50% discount on various types of Blood tests including CA 19-9 test.

We are open 24x7 and 365 days. You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologist regarding any blood test or imaging scans.

We also offer facilities of online reporting, free home sample collection and free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR. We are empanelled with various departments and organizations. So, you can get the services at panel rate too.

Our empanellment with different departments and organisations: