ALPHA FETOPROTEIN

Test Code

LAB304387

Preferred Specimen

One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red, dark green or gold top tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Centrifuge within 2 hours ofcollection Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days

Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital

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.