AFP AFP

Synonyms

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

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

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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