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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3
Test CodeAFPL3
Quest Code
19529
CPT Codes
82107
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 2 years
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 2 years
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia
Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
Setup Schedule
Tuesday
Report Available
8 days
Reference Range
AFP | 1.6-4.5 ng/mL |
AFP-L3 | 0.5-9.9 % |
Clinical Significance
This assay is intended for use in the assessment of risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic liver disease.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |