AFP CSF

Message
for Questions contact Quest


Test Code
8876


Alias/See Also
AFP CSF


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
no alternative sample


Instructions
CSF


Transport Container
sterile plastic screw-cap


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic


Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri


Performing Laboratory
Quest



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.