AFP

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB559


Alias/See Also
Alpha-fetoprotein


CPT Codes
82105

Preferred Specimen
Gold top (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 700 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers)
Serum: 400 uL


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 4 weeks


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
grossly turbid samples


Report Available
same day


Reference Range
<8.740 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
HHN Laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.