Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3

Message

Lab only order code

Test Code

# AFPL3

Quest Code

19529

CPT Codes
82107

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 2 years

Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues A.M.

Report Available

Report available: 1-3 days

Reference Range

AFP	1.6-4.5 ng/mL
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 Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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.