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Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Important Note

This test is for Tumor Marker testing ONLY. 

If a maternal marker is needed order:  AFP Single Mrkr Screen,Maternal,S-Mayo

Mayo Test Code: MAFPI

Icon & Photos

Gold Top (SST-Gel)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SST-Gel)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain Red Top Tube

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage, thaw only once

Reference Range

BVH Lab:
< 8.4 ng/mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

CPT

82105

Test Alias

AFP