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CA 19-9

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CA 19-9 (Cancer antigen 19-9)
A tumor marker associated with pancreatic cancer.
Mentioned in: Tumor Markers
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This mulitanalyte control has three levels and features 23 tumor markers including ACTH, aldosterone, AFP, microglobulin, CA 15-3, CA 19-9, CA 27-9, and others.
Monitor tumor-marker testing procedures by Medical Laboratory Observer
CA 19-9 elevation is usually due to upper gastrointestinal tract pathology, particularly the pancreaticoiliary system.
An unexpected cause of elevated prostate specific antigen by Chong, Vui Heng / Southern Medical Journal
When both AFP and hCG[beta] levels are normal in a patient with an extragonadal germ-cell tumor, measurement of CEA and CA 19-9 levels prior to the induction of chemotherapy has been shown to be useful?
Extragonadal germ-cell tumor: A rare differential diagnosis of a ... by Langer, Florian / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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