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Test Code AFPTM Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: AFP, Tumor Marker
  • Medinet Ref Code: AFPT
  • OV Code:CHEM*AFPTM

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunometric

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 3 mL (minimum volume:  2 mL) of serum refrigerated. If there is a delay in transport of >48 hours send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

 

Unspun specimens must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.

Reference Values

0.0-8.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 82105

LOINC: 19176-7

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of draw.

 

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen:  Full tube

Transport Temperature:  Ambient

Additional Information

 

 

Specimen Stability:Refrigerate specimen at 2° C to 8° C for up to 2 days. For prolonged storage, freeze specimen in plastic vial.