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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3 : 19529
Test CodeAFPL3Q or 19529
CPT Codes
82107
Instructions
Serum separator tube or plain red.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport. If plain red, centrifuge and aliquot 1.5 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 years
Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Friday
Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
AFP 1.6-4.5 ng/mL
AFP-L3 0.5-9.9 %
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
