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Test Code Billings Clinic: 8806 Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tumor Marker, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Chemistry

Useful For

The follow-up management of patients undergoing cancer therapy, especially for testicular and ovarian tumors and for hepatocellular carcinoma.

 

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Serum:

  • Draw blood in a Red-top tube(s).
  • Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.

Storage/Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated 2 days
  Frozen (preferred) 3 months
  Ambient 8 hours

 

Reject Due To

  • Samples containing Sodium Azide
  • Samples frozen and thawed more than once
  • Gross hemolysis

Reference Values

0.5 - 8.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82105 - Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP); serum


LCD or NCD test. ICD-10 code is required for this test. When appropriate, obtain a properly executed ABN and submit the ABN with test order(s). See “Medical Necessity and Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Policy and Form” under "References" for a copy of a form and additional information.

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
Alpha Fetoprotein 1834-1