CA 19-9

Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 Sialyl-Lewis A
Serum (SST) kU/L (U/mL)

About this test

Used in monitoring pancreatic and biliary tract cancers. Cannot be produced by patients with Lewis blood group antigen negative (~5–10% of population).

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs < 37 Normal <37; markedly elevated (>1000) suggests unresectability

Clinical Interpretation

High / Increased
Pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer. Benign: pancreatitis, cholestasis, liver disease.

Related Tests

Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
kU/L (U/mL)

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.