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HelpTest Code AFPTM Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker (Not to be used for maternal testing)
Additional Codes
| PathLab | AFPTM |
| Epic ID | LAB559 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
Red (No Additive)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin)
Red (No Additive)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a light green heparin plasma separator or serum separator tube.
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum or plasma into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL serum or plasma
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
The testing method is an electrochemiluminescence assay manufactured by Roche Diagnostics Inc. and performed on the Cobas system. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits may be different and cannot be used interchangeably.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2 hours
CPT Code Information
82105