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Alpha-Fetoprotein, serum
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | AFPT |
| Test group | Alpha-Fetoprotein |
| Performed by | China Basin Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Monday, Wednesday, Friday (day shift) |
| Method | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (Siemens Centaur) |
| Collection Instructions | Avoid hemolysis |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed samples |
| Processing notes | Freeze specimen at -20C |
| Units | µg/L |
| Normal range | < 8.1 µg/L |
| Synonyms | AFP; Alpha-fetoglobulin |
| Turn around times | 1-5 days |
| CPT coding | 82105 |
| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information |
| LOINC code | 1834-1 |
| Last Updated | 9/15/2011 3:19:30 PM |
| Entry Number | 227 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for procedure Click here for package insert |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667