Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
C199
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3762
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Send a separated SST tube, or at least 300 uL serum aliquot. Transport at 4°C.
Registration
OTHER FLUIDS: Please give a copy of the form to Cobas operators.
Sample Stability
5 days at 20-25°C, 14 days at 2-8°C, 3 months at -20°C
Synonyms
Carbohydrate antigen 19-9, CA199, CA-199, CA-19-9, Cancer antigen 19-9
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Pre-testing Requirements
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
Last updated: 23/07/2026