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Test Code 112468638 Alphafetoprotein Tumor Marker

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Container/Tube: Serum

Preferred: Serum gel

 

Additional Instructions: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to centrifugation.  Spin within 2 hours of collection.

 

Also acceptable:  Red top tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature:  3 days

Refrigerated:  7 days


 

Methodology

Abbott Alinity Immunoassay system effective June 22, 2021

 

Note: Values obtained from different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. If in the course of monitoring a patient, the assay used for determining serial levels is changed, additional serial testing to confirm baseline values is necessary.

Reference Range

≤8.0 ng/mL

Reference range for nonpregnant patients only

Aliases

AFP Tumor Marker

Day(s) Test Set Up/TAT

Performed:

Daily 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

TAT:

1-2 days

CPT Code

82105