Test Overview
Test Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Test Usage

To aid as a marker in the diagnosis of testicular tumors

Reference Range *

AFP (tumor marker): =2 years)

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

2 hours

Soft Order Code
AFP
MiChart Code
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein), Tumor Marker
Synonyms
  • AFP, Tumor Marker
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Laboratory will not accept specimens that have been stored at room temperature for longer than 8 hours. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate at 2-8C up to 48 hours or freeze at -20 C for longer storage. Freeze only once.

Alternate Specimen

Red Top Tube

Normal Volume

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL serum

Additional Information

Tested by a chemiluminescent immunoassay manufactured by Siemens Healthineers, performed on Atellica IM system. Results determined from different manufacturers and/or methods may not be comparable.

Billing
CPT Code
82105
Fee Code
22170
LOINC
1834-1
NY State Approved
No