Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Allow specimen to clot completely
Stability
Ambient: 5 Day(s); Refrigerated: 14 Day(s); Frozen: 6 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82105
Interpretive Data
General Reference Range : 0-7.0 IU/mL
The Roche e801 AFP electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is used. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
The Roche e801 AFP electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is used. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Components
- 2631 - AFP-TM
Last Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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