197

Test CODE NAME

197

AFP-Alpha Fetoprotein, Serum (Tumor Marker)

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required:

Patient Preparation: Non - fasting accepted.

 

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml serum.

 

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Grossly hemolyzed or Lipemic specimen, specimen collected in the incorrect tube, mislabeled or no patient identifiers, received outside of stability requirements.

Stability: After separation from cells: Room Temperature/Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.

 

NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *

CPT Code(s): 82105
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