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CA 19-9 unit converter

Cancer antigen 19-9 (tumor marker, mainly pancreatic)

Also known as: Cancer antigen 19-9, Carbohydrate antigen 19-9, Sialyl Lewis A, GICA

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Reference range

UnitAdults
U/mL = kU/L0 – 37

Source: Evaluation of CA 19-9 as a serum tumour marker in pancreatic cancer (Br J Cancer 1986, PMC) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: Conventional cut-off 37 U/mL. Not suitable for screening: it is raised in jaundice, pancreatitis and other conditions and is absent in people who lack the Lewis antigen. Values differ between assays

Frequently asked questions

What is the reference range of CA 19-9?

For adults the range is 0 – 37 U/mL (Evaluation of CA 19-9 as a serum tumour marker in pancreatic cancer (Br J Cancer 1986, PMC)). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for CA 19-9?

Common units are U/mL.

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