CA 19.9; PANCREATIC CANCER MARKER

What this test checks

Measures CA 19-9, often elevated in pancreatic and bile duct cancers.

Why do people get this test?

Used to monitor known cancer or evaluate suspicious findings.

When you should consider this test

• Pancreatic or biliary cancer follow-up
• Suspicious mass evaluation
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

No fasting needed.