Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker

Specimen Container

Gold (SST), Red (Serum) or Green (PST)

Specimen Collection Type

Serum, plasma

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

0.5 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

(1 mL)

Specimen Preparation

(allow clot, separate < 4hrs)

Stability

Ambient Stability: (5 days)
Refrig Stability: (14 Days)
Frozen Stability: (6 Months)

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross hemolysis

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Same day

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

AFP
AFP Abdominal Fluid
AFP Ascites Fluid
AFP Paracentesis Fluid
Alpha-Fetoprotein

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 4 hours of collection

Unit of Measurement

ng/mL

CPT Codes

82105

LOINC

53962-7

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