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Alpha-Fetoprotein, CSF
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | AFPCSF |
| Test group | Alpha-Fetoprotein |
| Performed by | Mayo |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | MEIA |
| Collection Instructions | Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | Sterile tube |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | CSF |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL CSF |
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL CSF |
| Processing notes | Freeze specimen at -20C. Order MAYO# 8876 Ship on dry ice to China basin for MCI courier pick-up. |
| Units | ng/mL |
| Normal range | < 1.5 ng/mL Reference range in newborns is not established. |
| Synonyms | AFP; Alpha-fetoglobulin |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday-Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-3 days. |
| CPT coding | 86316-90 |
| LOINC code | 1833-3 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:18:53 PM |
| Entry Number | 228 |
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