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Alpha-Fetoprotein,Tumor Marker
MessageDo NOT use this for maternal testing
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
Test Code
AFPTM
Alias/See Also
AFP-Tumor marker;
AFP Comment: If patient is female and is not pregnant;
AFP Comment: Only translate for male patient, must be called for female;
AFP Comment: >60 years old (male or female);
AFP (non-maternal);
AFP Comment: If patient is female and is not pregnant;
AFP Comment: Only translate for male patient, must be called for female;
AFP Comment: >60 years old (male or female);
AFP (non-maternal);
CPT Codes
82105
Preferred Specimen
serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 5 days
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = 6 months
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Daily
TM
TM
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
Elevation of serum AFP above values found in healthy individuals occurs in several malignant diseases, most hepatocellular carcinoma. AFP is not recommended as a screening procedure to detect cancer in the general population.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 13, 2023
