Alpha-fetoprotein Tumor Marker

Test Code
AFP


CPT Codes
82105

Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Severe Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia


Reference Range
<= 8.0 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 19, 2022


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.