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Alpha Fetoprotein Tumor Marker
Test CodeAFPTM
Alias/See Also
Performed in Chemistry at BGMC, WyMCC
WyMCC - performs testing for PCMH, TCH and WMC
Performed at SQL, test code 8918 for remaining facilities
WyMCC - performs testing for PCMH, TCH and WMC
Performed at SQL, test code 8918 for remaining facilities
CPT Codes
82105
Preferred Specimen
BGMC - Green/Li Heparin
For testing performed at SQL and WyMCC - SST
For testing performed at SQL and WyMCC - SST
Instructions
For testing performed at SQL, see link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Clinical Significance
The later the stage of non-seminomatous germ cell tumors, the higher the AFP values. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and AFP are important parameters for estimating the survival rate of patients with advanced, non-seminomatous germ cell tumors. The determination of AFP to screen the general population for cancer is, however, not to be recommended.
Additional Information
Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker
