Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Serous Fluid
Order Name
SRS AFP
Test Number: 3620075
Revision Date 06/12/2017
Test Number: 3620075
Revision Date 06/12/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) Serous Fluid
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 11207-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serous Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Venous blood is often drawn simultaneously. Note fluid type on requisition and container. Stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 48 hours. Freeze if testing cannot be started within 48 hours of collection. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for primary hepatoma. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82105 |
| Internal Comments | 6/12/17 updated instructions: Freeze if testing cannot be started within 48 hours of collection - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |