Ca 19-9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cancer antigen 19-9; carbohydrate antigen 19-9

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

CA 19-9, also known as carbohydrate antigen 19-9, is a glycoprotein that is used as a tumor marker in oncology.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Standard value: Depending on the method, the reference range is up to 37U/ml

Pathologically elevated: cholelithiasis, cystitis, pancreatic carcinoma, acute pancreatitis, primary hepatocellular carcinoma, liver diseases, pancreatic carcinoma, biliary carcinoma, colecteral carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, stomach carcinoma.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer