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Lab Test Dictionary

Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker (237) (Back-Up Only)

Methodology

Immunoassay


Synonyms

AFP

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 45 Days

Rejection Criteria

Grossly lipemic

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum


Comments

For use in cancer testing only.


CPT Codes

82105


Revised

11-12-17

Initials

SL