ALPHA FETOPROTEIN, TUMOR MARKER

Message

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Test Code

AFPTM

CPT Codes
82105

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells within 2 hours. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

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

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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