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AFP-Alpha Fetoprotein, Serum (Tumor Marker)
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Methodology: | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Non – fasting accepted. For males or non-pregnant females. 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. * Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82105 |