Alpha-Fetoprotein Tumor Marker, Serum
Code: 20045
Keywords/Mnemonics: AFP
Updated: 09/07/2012
| Specimen Required: | 1 red top serum gel tube or 1 green top plasma tube. Send 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.5 mL) serum or plasma refrigerated.
Note: This assay is intended only as an adjunct in the diagnosis and monitoring of AFP-producing tumors. The diagnosis should be confirmed by other tests or procedures. This test is not intended for detection of neural tube defects. |
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| Reference Values: | See Report |
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| Days Performed: | Monday-Saturday |
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| Days Reported: | Monday-Saturday |
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| Rejection: | Incorrect specimen.
Specimen not labeled or labeled incorrectly. |
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| Methodology: | Chemiluminescence |
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| CPT Code(s): | 82105 |
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