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HelpTest Code LAB12625 AFP (Alpha-Feto-Protein) Tumor Marker
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge specimen, separate and send 1.0 mL.
Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen:6 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<6.9 IU/mL
Methodology
Roche e801 electrochemiluminescence assay; Sandwich principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
2-3 days
CPT Codes
82105