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Test Code LAB559 Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Intended Use

Quantitative determination of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in human serum, as an aid in the management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for non-seminomatous testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma

Not intended to be used for diagnosis or screening of testicular cancer or neural tube defects. May be elevated in pregnant patients due to fetal production of AFP. 

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube

Specimen Volume:  1.0 mL (minimum volume: 0.51 mL)

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  8 hours

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20C > 48 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82105