A CA 19-9 The test determines the amount of protein called CA 19-9 ( cancer antigen 19-9 ) a sample of your blood. CA 19-9 This is an image of a tumor ger. A tumor marker is a substance by cancer by cells or normal cells that respond to tumor makers. to cancer in your body.
Healthy people can have small amounts of tumor markers in their blood. CA 19-9 in their blood. Elevated levels CA 19-9 are often a sign of pancreatic cancer However, elevated levels can still be a symptom of other kinds of cancer or not so specific situations. cancer For example, gallstones and cirrhosis of the liver can cause elevated values CA 19-9 levels.
Due to elevated values CA 19-9 different baggage can mean, the test itself is not used to screen for or diagnose cancer or other diseases. But it can help you stay in control of your cancer and discover how well your healing works.
Other names: cancer antigen 19-9 Carbohydrate Antigens. 19-9 CA 199 Measurement, CA 19-9 RadioimmunoAssay (RIA).
What is it used for?
CA 19-9 Blood tests can be used for
- Specific types of surveillance of cancer and cancer treatment. CA 19-9 levels often go up as cancer Tumors rise and fall as they shrink.
- Help predict how cancer It can produce itself over time.
- Check whether cancer Returns after healing.
- They can help in the diagnosis of certain cancers other diseases when they are used in conjunction with other tests.
Some people CA 19-9 even when they have a cancer levels tend to be elevated CA 19-9 for these people. CA 19-9 The Tumormark test may not be helpful
Why do I need a CA 19-9 test?
You may need a CA 19-9 blood tests if tumor markers have been established for your pancreatic cancer or another type of cancer that causes high CA 19-9 . These include cancers of the:
During cancer treatment, your care provider can check regularly to see if your treatment is successful.
Once treatment is complete, they should do so CA 19-9 Test to see if your blood the cancer returned or not. Increased levels CA 19-9 One of the first symptoms may be cancer cells grow back.
What happens during CA 19-9 blood test?
The physician takes blood from a vein in your arm with a small needle. A small amount of blood is then collected in a test tube or bottle. You will feel some pressure as the needle goes in and out. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
Usually no special preparation is required CA 19-9 blood test. But ask your doctor for sure. If you use certain vitamins, you may need to stop before the test.
Was there any risk in the test?
Blood testing requires considerable risk. The area where the needle is inserted can be slightly sore or bruised, but most signs disappear quickly.
What do the results mean?
If you are treated. for cancer You can be tested many times during the healing process. Your doctor will review all test results to see how your value has changed. CA 19-9 Levels have been changed. Your results will get a chance to show:
- Your levels of CA 19-9 Increase. This may mean that the tumor is getting bigger and/or that the treatment is not working. More research usually needs to be done to recognize if this is a possibility.
- Your levels of CA 19-9 Shrinkage. This may mean that the tumor will get smaller and treatment will begin.
- Your levels of CA 19-9 It is present for a long time. This means that your disease is stable, neither better nor worse.
- Your CA 19-9 Levels dropped after healing, but rose later. This means that your levels cancer returned or increased. You are not sure if your mirror is cancer whether you actually cause more levels. CA 19-9 .
If you don’t have cancer But the test results do show an increase in levels. CA 19-9 You probably don’t have any health problems that need healing. Healthy people probably have elevated levels. CA 19-9 Levels. However, high levels can be a symptom of illnesses such as
- Pancreatitis, inflammation. the pancreas
- gallstones.
- GALFS disease, including obstruction or infection.
- Liver disease.
- Cystic fibrosis.
Discuss with your doctor what your results mean.
If your doctor thinks you may have one of these disorders, you may need other tests to find out more.
Is there anything else that I have to be an aristocrat for? CA 19-9 test?
Laboratories use a variety of methods to measure the amount CA 19-9 in your blood sample. The test method may affect the results If you are systematically testing for control. cancer Is it important that the tests are performed in the same way and usually in the same laboratory? This way the supplier can relate the results over time. The test report will usually indicate the method used to measure the test level. CA 19-9 Level. If you have questions about how your study is being conducted, consult your own health care provider.
With permission from MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine.
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