CA 19.9; PANCREATIC CANCER MARKER BODY FLUID

What this test checks

Measures CA 19-9 in drained body fluid — can suggest pancreatic or biliary cancer.

Why do people get this test?

Used when cancer is suspected as cause of fluid build-up.

When you should consider this test

• Drained body fluid analysis
• Cancer evaluation
• Specialist requested

How to prepare

Performed on fluid your doctor has collected.