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ALPHA FETOPROTEIN
Test CodeLAB304387
CPT Codes
82105
Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red, dark green or gold top tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours ofcollection Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Age | Value ng/mL |
0-30 days | >2000 |
1 month-6 months | 10-1359 |
7 months- 12 months | 10-103 |
1-19 years | 2-35 |
20 years | 2-9 |
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
United Hospital Center Uniontown Hospital