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Epic Code LAB559 Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker

Important Note

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

Test Name Alias

Alpha Fetoprotein Tumor Marker | AFP | Alpha-Fetoprotein | 8104

Interface Order Alias

10081

Clinical Information

Assessment of liver, testicular, and other germ cell tumors

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL serum

Pediatric volume: 0.5 mL

Capillary Collect Acceptable? Yes

Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours (Refrigerated preferred)

Refrigerated: 72 hours (preferred)

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day

Reference Range

0.0 – 8.0 ng/mL

Reference range values are for non-pregnant patients only.
Pregnancy may cause elevated AFP values.

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Method is Roche cobas Electrochemiluminescense Immunoassay.
Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.

CPT

82105

CDM Code

3018210502

Epic Test ID

1230100318

LOINC

AFP: 1834-1

Mayo Access Code

SHO8104

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Updated Date

3/14/2024 - Reference Range