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AFP Tumor Marker

Message
Our laboratory will use the AFP assay is to serve as an aid for patients with certain cancers.


Test Code
AFPTM


Alias/See Also
LAB3001783


CPT Codes
82105

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a serum seperator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in a rapic clot tube (RCT)


Instructions
Physically separate serum from contact with cells as soon as possible.


Transport Container
Store samples tightly stoppered at room temperature (15-30oC) for no longer than 8 hours.  If assay will not be completed within eight hours, refrigerate the samples at 2-8oC.


Specimen Stability
8 hours when stored at Room Temperature (15-30oC)
48 hours when stored Refrigerated (2-8oC)
 


Methodology
Two-site immunoenzymatic ("sandwich") assay

Reference Range
 
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 150 years 0 - 9.0 ng/mL


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.