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Alpha Fetoprotein

Important Note

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

Specimen Requirements

                                                                              

  • Specimen Type: Blood    
  • Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
  • Specimen Fill Volume: Full Tube
  • Collection Instructions: 
  • 1. Send specimen in original tube. 
  • 2. If there is delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube. 

                                                                                                                                

Reference Values

Normal Reference Values: 

Age: 0-2 no reference ranges

Age 2 and above : ≤8.0 ng/ml

 

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time:

1 day

Test Classification and CPT Coding

  • CPT: 82105
  • LOINC: 1834-1
  • EMR Order Code: L7
  • EMR Result code: L8

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Instrumtation

 

Roche Cobas