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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum or Plasma
Test CodeAFPTM - NCMC
CPT Codes
82105
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin) or 1 ml serum from Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
0.5-8.0 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
