AFP AFP

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Alpha Fetoprotein - Tumor Marker
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Alpha Fetoprotein - Tumor Marker
EPIC Order Name	Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker
Clinical Info	Aid in the management of patients with non-seminomatous germ cell tumors.
Specimen Type	Blood
Specimen Volume	1 mL of serum
Container	Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Transport Instructions	Refrigerate
Specimen Stability	5 days at Room Temperature 14 days Refrigerated 3 months Frozen
Methodology	Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday, Continuously
Performing Laboratory	Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT	82105
PDM	5302545
Result Interpretation ≤ 8.3 ng/mL AFP values are not interpretable in pregnant females. Serum AFP levels should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease.
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