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AFP Tetra

Message
The following information must be provided: gestational age, date on which the patient was the stated gestational age, how gestational age was determined (LMP, EDD, US), patient's weight, patient's date of birth, patient's race (white, black, other) and i


Test Code
018248


Alias/See Also
AFP Tetra; Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tetra Profile


CPT Codes
Test Not Coded

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Send the complete specimen in the original tube. Do NOT pour off.


Transport Container
Gel-barrier tube, no thrombin additive


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis


Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)



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.