CPT/HCPCS
82105
Order Code
CH101
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
AFP
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Special Instructions
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical Significance
Elevation of serum AFP above values found in healthy individuals occurs in several malignant diseases, most notably nonseminomatous testicular cancer and primary hepatocellular carcinoma. AFP is not recommended as a screening procedure to detect cancer in the general population. The follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Reference Ranges
0-8.3
