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ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, Serum (087-3744)

Clinical Indication:

The test is used to monitor hepatomas, teratocarcinomas, and other tumors that secrete this protein. For neural tube defect (NTD) screen, refer to Alpha-Fetoprotein, maternal serum.
Test Mnemonic:

AFP
Methodology:

Immunometric Immunoassay
Performed:

Clinical Chemistry
Turnaround Time:

Routine: 8 hours; STAT: 2 hours
Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation:

Collect:  Routine venipuncture. SST (gel barrier) or red-topped vacutainer tube.

Specimen Preparation:

Storage/Transport: Keep samples refrigerated until delivered to the laboratory.

Stability:

Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis or turbidity, blood collected in an anticoagulated tube, improperly labeled specimen, and QNS specimen

Clinical Information:

If applicable, state clinical information that is required to be provided with specimen.
Reference Range:

By report (Reports may vary based on instrumentation, patient age and gender)
Note:

 
CPT 4 Code:

82105
Reviewed Reviewed by Tho Nguyen, MT(ASCP) 7/10/12

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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