The initial reporter stated they received questionable results for one patient sample tested with the elecsys ca 19-9 immunoassay on two cobas 8000 e 801 module analyzers.The results did not agree with the clinical condition of the patient.The patient sample was tested twice on the customer's e 801 analyzer, resulting in ca 19-9 values of < 2.0 u/ml and < 2.0 u/ml (reference range = < 37 u/ml).These results were reported outside of the laboratory to the physician.The sample was repeated on an abbott architect analyzer, resulting in a ca 19-9 value of 775 u/ml (reference range = < 37 u/ml).The sample was also provided for investigation, where it was tested on a second e 801 analyzer, resulting in a ca 19-9 value of 2.600 u/ml.The serial number of the customer's e 801 analyzer was requested, but not provided.Ca 19-9 reagent lot 504743, with an expiration date of april 2022 was used on this analyzer.The serial number of the e 801 analyzer used for investigation is (b)(4).Ca 19-9 reagent lot 504743, with an expiration date of april 2022 was used on this analyzer.
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