ALPHA FETOPROTEIN, TUMOR MARKER

Test Code

AFPT (OE), AFPTM (LAB)

CPT Codes
82105

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells WITHIN 2 HOURS.

Transport Container

Gold Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
15-30°C up to 8 hours
Frozen samples are stable

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Same day received

Reference Range

0 - 9.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

AFP is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth; AFP probably has no normal function in adults. AFP is measured to screen for and monitor some cancers.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.