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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3

Test 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
A.M.


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.




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.