Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker

Additional Codes

LAB559

MBMC Main Laboratory

Electro-Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/ Tube: Gold, Red or Orange top serum tubes acceptable

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Ambient

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: within 4 hours

<8.30 ng/mL

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

82105

5 days Refrigerated