Alpha Fetoprotein - Tumor Marker AFPT
| Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 2 mL serum at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 1 month |
| Schedule | Twice weekly M-F |
| Billing Code | 1010250 |
| CPTCode | 82105 |
| Notes | This test should NOT be used for screening neural tube or other birth defects. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Less than 6.0 ng/mL |
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